Furious vs Mad

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

Furious

Top 2000 (comum)B2adjective

Mad

InformalTop 2000 (comum)B1adjective
Mais formal: Furious
 FuriousMad
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈfjʊəriəs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈfjʊriəs/"]/🇬🇧 /["/mæd/"]/🇺🇸 /["/mæd/"]/
SignificadoVery angry.angry or upset
ExemploShe was furious when she found out someone had scratched her car.I was so mad when I found out someone had used my laptop without asking.
RegistroNeutroInformal
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB2B1
Classe gramaticaladjectiveadjective
Colocaçõesbe, feel, look, absolutely, still, reportedly, about, at, overbe, look, seem, absolutely, completely, quite, with, be, look, seem, absolutely, completely, quite, with, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, at, with
Antônimoscalm, peaceful, tranquilhappy, calm, pleased
Erros comunsConfused with 'fury' which is a noun., Overused in contexts where 'angry' or 'mad' would suffice., Sometimes spelled incorrectly as 'furous'.Using 'mad' in formal writing., Mixing up 'mad' with 'crazy'—they have different meanings., Saying 'mad of' instead of 'mad at'.
Notas de usoUse 'furious' to describe someone who is extremely angry, often in everyday conversation or writing. It would be less appropriate in formal writing or when describing mild irritation.It's commonly used in casual conversations to express anger. Avoid using it in formal situations, as it may be seen as childish.

Perguntas frequentes: Furious vs Mad

Qual é a diferença entre Furious e Mad?

Furious: Very angry. Mad: angry or upset

Qual é mais formal: Furious e Mad?

Furious é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais avançada: Furious e Mad?

Furious é o nível mais alto, em B2, na escala CEFR.

Furious e Mad estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Furious: B2, Mad: B1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Furious e Mad?

Furious: adjective, Mad: adjective.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Furious: She was furious when she found out someone had scratched her car. Mad: I was so mad when I found out someone had used my laptop without asking.

Posso usar Furious e Mad de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Furious e Mad 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.

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