Cool MateFirst of all vs Firstly vs Initially vs Primarily
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
First of all
Top 2000 (comum)
Firstly
FormalTop 3000 (comum)A2adverb
Initially
Top 2000 (comum)B2adverb
Primarily
Top 2000 (comum)B2adverb
Mais formal: Firstly
| First of all | Firstly | Initially | Primarily | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 //fɜːst əv ɔːl//🇺🇸 //fɜrst əv ɔl// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈfɜːstli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈfɜːrstli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ɪˈnɪʃəli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪˈnɪʃəli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/praɪˈmerəli//ˈpraɪmərəli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/praɪˈmerəli/"]/ |
| Significado | Para começar; o primeiro ponto a mencionar.To start with; the first point to mention. | At the start of a list or explanation. | No começo; no início.At first; in the beginning. | Principalmente; na maior partemainly; for the most part |
| Exemplo | First of all, we need to discuss the budget for next year. | There are two reasons for this decision: firstly… | Initially, the system worked well. | a course designed primarily for specialists |
| Registro | Neutro | Formal | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 3000 (comum) | Top 2000 (comum) | Top 2000 (comum) |
| Nível CEFR | - | A2 | B2 | B2 |
| Classe gramatical | adverb | adverb | adverb | |
| Colocações | first of all, we need, first of all, let's discuss, first of all, thank you, first of all, I want to, first of all, remember | firstly and secondly, firstly then, firstly I would like | initially thought, initially planned, initially focused | primarily concerned, primarily focused, primarily used, primarily for, primarily about |
| Antônimos | - | lastly, finally | finally, ultimately, later | secondarily, incidentally, subordinately |
| Erros comuns | Using it in the middle of a sentence instead of at the beginning., Confusing with 'firstly', which is more formal., Omitting 'of all' and saying only 'first'. | 'Firstly' is not often used in informal contexts., Some learners confuse 'firstly' with 'first,' thinking they can use them interchangeably in all situations., Overusing 'firstly' when listing items can sound overly formal. | Using 'initial' as an adverb instead of 'initially'., Confusing 'initially' with 'ultimately' (which has the opposite meaning)., Placing 'initially' in the wrong position in a sentence. | Confused with 'principally' which has a similar meaning but different usage., Using it in a negative context incorrectly, such as saying 'not primarily' when 'not mainly' is clearer., Incorrectly placing 'primarily' at the end of a sentence. |
| Notas de uso | Frequentemente usado para introduzir o primeiro ponto em uma lista. Adequado em contextos falados e escritos. Evite em ambientes muito formais.Often used to introduce the first point in a list. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid in very formal settings. | Use 'firstly' to introduce the first point in formal writing or speeches. Avoid in casual conversations; 'first' is often preferred instead. | Use 'inicialmente' para descrever algo que acontece no começo. É adequado para inglês escrito e falado, mas é mais comum em contextos formais.Use 'initially' to describe something that happens at the start. It’s suitable for both written and spoken English but is more common in formal contexts. | Use 'primariamente' ou 'principalmente' quando quiser focar na razão ou propósito principal. É adequado tanto na fala quanto na escrita, mas é mais comum em contextos formais do que em conversas casuais.Use 'primarily' when you want to focus on the main reason or purpose; it's suitable in both spoken and written English but is more common in formal contexts than casual conversation. |
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Perguntas frequentes: First of all vs Firstly vs Initially vs Primarily
Qual é a diferença entre First of all, Firstly, Initially e Primarily?
First of all: To start with; the first point to mention. Firstly: At the start of a list or explanation. Initially: At first; in the beginning. Primarily: mainly; for the most part
Qual é mais formal: First of all, Firstly, Initially e Primarily?
Firstly é a mais formal entre elas.
Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?
First of all: First of all, we need to discuss the budget for next year. Firstly: There are two reasons for this decision: firstly… Initially: Initially, the system worked well. Primarily: a course designed primarily for specialists
Posso usar First of all, Firstly, Initially e Primarily de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. First of all, Firstly, Initially e Primarily 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.