Guard vs Shield

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

Guard

Top 1000 (muito comum) B1 noun

Shield

Top 2000 (comum)

Mais comum: Guard

	Guard	Shield
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/ɡɑːd/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɡɑːrd/"]/	🇬🇧 //ʃiːld// 🇺🇸 //ʃiːld//
Significado	To protect or keep safe.	A protective barrier or device.
Exemplo	The guard stood at the entrance to the building.	The soldier raised his shield to block the arrows.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	B1	-
Classe gramatical	noun
Colocações	armed, uniformed, border, post, station, patrol something, protect something, escort somebody, duty, dog, close, 24-hour, constant, off (your) guard, on (your) guard, under guard, drop your guard, keep guard of something, keep your guard up, civil, national, palace, change, call out, guard of honour/​honor, civil, national, palace, change, call out, guard of honour/​honor, trigger, fire, shin	protective shield, energy shield, personal shield, combat shield, shield wall
Antônimos	abandon, release, expose	attack, assail, expose
Erros comuns	Confused with 'warden' — a guard protects but a warden manages., Using 'guard' without an object — always specify what is being guarded., Mixing up 'guard' with 'greet' — they have different meanings.	Confusing 'shield' with 'shelter' – they have different meanings., Using 'shield' as a verb without an object., Confusing the types of shields in gaming or sports.
Notas de uso	Use 'guard' when talking about protecting someone or something. It's appropriate in most contexts, but less common in casual conversations.	Use 'shield' when discussing protection, both physical and metaphorical. It is often used in contexts like law, gaming, and safety. Avoid using it in overly casual settings where simpler terms are more suitable.

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The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

Guard of the Citadel.

So when Sollozzo is being guarded, he's invulnerable.

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

And the tower guard shall take up the call:

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

Guard of the Citadel.

So when Sollozzo is being guarded, he's invulnerable.

Guard

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

May these cloaks help shield you from unfriendly eyes.

Shield

Perguntas frequentes: Guard vs Shield

Qual é a diferença entre Guard e Shield?

Guard: To protect or keep safe. Shield: A protective barrier or device.

Qual é mais comum: Guard e Shield?

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

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Guard: The guard stood at the entrance to the building. Shield: The soldier raised his shield to block the arrows.

Posso usar Guard e Shield de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Guard e Shield 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.