Figure vs Sculpture

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

Figure

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Sculpture

Top 2000 (comum)B1noun
Mais comum: Figure
 FigureSculpture
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈfɪɡə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈfɪɡjər/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈskʌlptʃə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈskʌlptʃər/"]/
SignificadoA shape or form of something, or a person’s body.A work of art made by shaping or carving materials like stone or metal.
ExemploI can see the figure of a man in the distance.The museum featured a stunning sculpture made entirely of recycled materials.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRA2B1
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõeshigh, low, double, reach, exceed, add, add up, be bandied about, indicate something, according to (the) figures, in round figures, great, central, key, figure of, cloaked, hooded, masked, painter, drawing, painting, beautiful, fine, good, cut, have, keep, a fine figure of a man, a fine figure of a woman, refer to, see, illustrate something, show somethingabstract, figurative, ancient, piece, series, collection, create, make, commission, sculpture by, sculpture of
Antônimosformlessness, ambiguityflatness, two-dimensional art
Erros comunsConfused with 'figured' as in past tense., Using 'figure' when they mean 'figures' as in numbers., Misusing 'figure out' in contexts that don't require problem-solving.Confused with 'statue' — a statue is a type of sculpture., Using the term for non-3D art forms like paintings., Mispronouncing the word; the 'c' is soft, like 's'.
Notas de usoUse 'figure' to describe both shapes (like in math) and people. Avoid in very casual conversations unless referring to a specific type of figure like a 'figure skate.'Use 'sculpture' in contexts related to art and design. Suitable for both casual and formal discussions. Avoid using it in strictly technical or scientific contexts.

Perguntas frequentes: Figure vs Sculpture

Qual é a diferença entre Figure e Sculpture?

Figure: A shape or form of something, or a person’s body. Sculpture: A work of art made by shaping or carving materials like stone or metal.

Qual é mais comum: Figure e Sculpture?

Figure é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Qual é mais avançada: Figure e Sculpture?

Sculpture é o nível mais alto, em B1, na escala CEFR.

Figure e Sculpture estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Figure: A2, Sculpture: B1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Figure e Sculpture?

Figure: noun, Sculpture: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Figure: I can see the figure of a man in the distance. Sculpture: The museum featured a stunning sculpture made entirely of recycled materials.

Posso usar Figure e Sculpture de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Figure e Sculpture 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.