Fast vs Quick

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Fast

Top 1000 (muito comum) A1 adjective

Quick

Top 1000 (muito comum) A1 adjective

	Fast	Quick
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/fɑːst/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/fæst/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/kwɪk/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kwɪk/"]/
Significado	Que se move ou acontece depressa. Moving or happening quickly.	que acontece depressa ou em pouco tempo happening fast or in a short time
Exemplo	She runs very fast when she is late for school.	She took a quick glance at the clock.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	A1	A1
Classe gramatical	adjective	adjective
Colocações	be, seem, extremely, fairly, very, be, seem, extremely, fairly, very	be, seem, become, extremely, fairly, very, at, quick and easy, be, seem, become, extremely, fairly, very, at, quick and easy, be, seem, become, extremely, fairly, very, at, quick and easy
Antônimos	slow	slow, leisurely
Erros comuns	'Fast' is sometimes confused with 'quick' improperly., Learners often forget that 'fast' can be used for both time and physical speed., Some may incorrectly add 'ly' to make it an adverb (fastly).	Confused with 'fast' — while similar, 'quick' often implies a short duration., Using 'quicker' instead of 'more quick' — 'quick' forms a comparative like 'quicker'., Mixing up noun and adjective forms; remember 'quick' is an adjective.
Notas de uso	Use 'rápido' para descrever velocidade, mas tenha cuidado ao usá-lo com 'jejum' (como em 'fazer jejum', significa não comer por um período de tempo). Apropriado em contextos escritos e falados. Use 'fast' to describe speed, but be cautious when using it with 'to' (as in 'to fast', it means to not eat for a period of time). Appropriate in both written and spoken contexts.	Usado para descrever ações ou coisas que acontecem com velocidade. Evite usar em situações muito formais; em vez disso, use 'rápido' ou 'veloz'. Used to describe actions or things that happen with speed. Avoid using in very formal situations; instead, use 'rapid' or 'swift'.

Veja em clipes reais

Top Gear › S1 E1

I've driven it, is fast around the corners.

got to his front door as fast as he could...

Succession › S1 E1

We were in the helicopter, and we got here really fast,

Top Gear › S1 E1

I've driven it, is fast around the corners.

got to his front door as fast as he could...

Fast

- Squiddy's sweeping in quick. - Squiddy?

Sherlock › S1 E1

- Come on, think. Quick! - What about your taxi?

Guns are too quick.

- Squiddy's sweeping in quick. - Squiddy?

Sherlock › S1 E1

- Come on, think. Quick! - What about your taxi?

Quick

Perguntas frequentes: Fast vs Quick

Qual é a diferença entre Fast e Quick?

Fast: Moving or happening quickly. Quick: happening fast or in a short time

Fast e Quick estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Fast: A1, Quick: A1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Fast e Quick?

Fast: adjective, Quick: adjective.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Fast: She runs very fast when she is late for school. Quick: She took a quick glance at the clock.

Posso usar Fast e Quick de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Fast e Quick são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.