Cool MateFew vs Several
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Few
Top 1000 (muito comum)A1
Several
Top 1000 (muito comum)A2
| Few | Several | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/fjuː/"]/🇺🇸 /["/fjuː/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈsevrəl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsevrəl/"]/ |
| Significado | Not many; a small number. | more than two but not many |
| Exemplo | We've had a few replies. | Several letters arrived this morning. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) |
| Nível CEFR | A1 | A2 |
| Colocações | few people, few options, few hours | several examples, several options, several people, several times, several steps |
| Antônimos | many, lots | few, single |
| Erros comuns | 'Few' vs 'a few' confusion: 'few' means not many, while 'a few' is a positive way to say some., Using 'few' with uncountable nouns: 'few' only works with countable nouns., Misplacing 'few' in a sentence: ensure it's used before the noun it describes. | Using 'several' to mean 'many'., Confusing 'several' with 'a few' — 'a few' suggests a smaller number., Using 'several' with singular nouns. |
| Notas de uso | Use 'few' when referring to countable nouns. It implies a lesser amount than expected. 'Few' is often used in negative contexts, while 'a few' has a more positive connotation. | Used to indicate an unspecified number of items greater than two. It's generally appropriate in both spoken and written English, but avoid it in very formal contexts where specific numbers are preferred. |
Perguntas frequentes: Few vs Several
Qual é a diferença entre Few e Several?
Few: Not many; a small number. Several: more than two but not many
Qual é mais avançada: Few e Several?
Several é o nível mais alto, em A2, na escala CEFR.
Few e Several estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Few: A1, Several: A2 na escala CEFR.
Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?
Few: We've had a few replies. Several: Several letters arrived this morning.
Posso usar Few e Several de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Few e Several 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.