Cool MateFast vs Quick vs Rapid vs Speedy
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Fast
Top 1000 (muito comum)A1adjective
Quick
Top 1000 (muito comum)A1adjective
Rapid
Top 2000 (comum)B2adjective
Speedy
Top 3000 (comum)
| Fast | Quick | Rapid | Speedy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/fɑːst/"]/🇺🇸 /["/fæst/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/kwɪk/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kwɪk/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ˈræp.ɪd//🇺🇸 //ˈræp.ɪd// | 🇬🇧 //ˈspiːdi//🇺🇸 //ˈspiːdi// |
| Significado | Que se move ou acontece depressa.Moving or happening quickly. | que acontece depressa ou em pouco tempohappening fast or in a short time | acontecendo muito rápidohappening very quickly | moving or happening quickly |
| Exemplo | She runs very fast when she is late for school. | She took a quick glance at the clock. | The rapid changes in technology are hard to keep up with. | The delivery service is known for its speedy arrival times. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 3000 (comum) |
| Nível CEFR | A1 | A1 | B2 | - |
| Classe gramatical | adjective | 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 | rapid response, rapid increase, rapid change | speedy delivery, speedy recovery, speedy service, speedy response |
| Antônimos | slow | slow, leisurely | slow, gradual, leisurely | slow, sluggish, lethargic |
| 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. | Confusing with 'quick', which implies speed but may not denote the same urgency., Using 'rapid' in contexts where a slower pace is typical. | Confusing 'speedy' with 'fast' which are often interchangeable but 'speedy' can imply efficiency., Using 'speedy' for slow processes, which is incorrect., Forget to pair 'speedy' with a noun, leading to incomplete expressions. |
| 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'. | Usado para descrever ações ou mudanças que ocorrem com velocidade. Adequado para contextos formais e informais.Used to describe actions or changes that occur with speed. Suitable for both formal and informal contexts. | Use 'speedy' in contexts where quickness is praised. It's appropriate in both spoken and written English, but more common in informal settings. |
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Perguntas frequentes: Fast vs Quick vs Rapid vs Speedy
Qual é a diferença entre Fast, Quick, Rapid e Speedy?
Fast: Moving or happening quickly. Quick: happening fast or in a short time Rapid: happening very quickly Speedy: moving or happening quickly
Qual é mais avançada: Fast, Quick, Rapid e Speedy?
Rapid é o nível mais alto, em B2, na escala CEFR.
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. Rapid: The rapid changes in technology are hard to keep up with. Speedy: The delivery service is known for its speedy arrival times.
Posso usar Fast, Quick, Rapid e Speedy de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Fast, Quick, Rapid e Speedy 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.