Grieve vs Lament vs Mourn

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

Grieve

Top 2000 (comum)

Lament

Formal Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)

Mourn

Top 3000 (comum) B1 verb

Mais formal: Lament Mais comum: Grieve

	Grieve	Lament	Mourn
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 //ɡriːv// 🇺🇸 //ɡriːv//	🇬🇧 //ləˈmɛnt// 🇺🇸 //ləˈmɛnt//	🇬🇧 //mɔːn// 🇺🇸 //mɔrn//
Significado	To feel sad about someone who has died.	to express sadness or regret	Sentir tristeza por alguém que morreu. To feel sadness for someone who has died.
Exemplo	She took time off work to grieve after her grandmother passed away.	She began to lament the loss of her childhood home.	Many people continue to mourn the loss of their loved ones.
Registro	Neutro	Formal	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)	Top 3000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	-	-	B1
Classe gramatical			verb
Colocações	grieve deeply, grieve openly, grieve for someone, grieve in silence, grieve the loss	lament someone's death, lament the past, lament a mistake	mourn a death, mourn the loss, mourn deeply, mourn in silence
Antônimos	rejoice, celebrate	rejoice, celebrate, delight	celebrate, rejoice
Erros comuns	Confused with 'grief', which is the noun form., Using it in non-serious contexts, which can seem disrespectful., Mispronouncing it, especially the vowel sounds.	Confused with 'lamentation', which is the noun form., Used too casually among friends., Incorrectly spelled as 'lamant'.	Confused with 'mourning' (the process of grieving)., Incorrect verb form in sentences., Using 'mourn' with an inanimate object.
Notas de uso	Commonly used in contexts of loss; appropriate in both spoken and written language. Avoid using in casual or light-hearted situations.	Best used in serious contexts like literature or speeches. Avoid in casual conversation.	Usado em contextos formais e informais. Adequado ao falar sobre luto ou morte. Evite usar em conversas leves. Used in both formal and informal contexts. Appropriate when discussing grief or death. Avoid using in light-hearted conversations.

Veja em clipes reais

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

My lord, there will be a time to grieve for Boromir...

Grieve

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

A lament for Gandalf.

Lament

House Of Dragons › S1 E1

We must all mourn in our own way, your grace.

Mourn

Perguntas frequentes: Grieve vs Lament vs Mourn

Qual é a diferença entre Grieve, Lament e Mourn?

Grieve: To feel sad about someone who has died. Lament: to express sadness or regret Mourn: To feel sadness for someone who has died.

Qual é mais formal: Grieve, Lament e Mourn?

Lament é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais comum: Grieve, Lament e Mourn?

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

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Grieve: She took time off work to grieve after her grandmother passed away. Lament: She began to lament the loss of her childhood home. Mourn: Many people continue to mourn the loss of their loved ones.

Posso usar Grieve, Lament e Mourn de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Grieve, Lament e Mourn 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.