How about that vs How do you like that

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

How about that

InformalTop 2000 (comum)

How do you like that

Top 2000 (comum)
Mais formal: How do you like that
 How about thatHow do you like that
Pronúncia🇬🇧 //haʊ əˈbaʊt ðæt//🇺🇸 //haʊ əˈbaʊt ðæt//🇬🇧 //haʊ duː juː laɪk ðæt//🇺🇸 //haʊ duː jʊ laɪk ðæt//
SignificadoO que você acha disso?What do you think about that?What do you think about that?
ExemploShe just got the job she wanted—how about that!I just got my new phone! How do you like that?
RegistroInformalNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Colocaçõeshow about that for a story, can you believe it, how about that, how about that ideahow do you like that idea, how do you like that place, how do you like that style
Antônimosnever mind, forget it-
Erros comunsUsed in overly formal situations., Confused with 'how about this?' in suggestions., Mispronounced as separate words instead of as a phrase.Using it in overly formal settings., Confusing it with 'What do you think?' and using them interchangeably., Forgetting to adjust intonation for emphasis.
Notas de usoUse esta frase informalmente para expressar surpresa ou para buscar concordância. É casual e deve ser evitada em contextos formais.Use this phrase informally to express surprise or to seek agreement. It's casual and should be avoided in formal contexts.Use this phrase to ask for someone's opinion. It's neutral in tone and can be used in various contexts, but avoid using it in formal situations.

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Perguntas frequentes: How about that vs How do you like that

Qual é a diferença entre How about that e How do you like that?

How about that: What do you think about that? How do you like that: What do you think about that?

Qual é mais formal: How about that e How do you like that?

How do you like that é a mais formal entre elas.

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How about that: She just got the job she wanted—how about that! How do you like that: I just got my new phone! How do you like that?

Posso usar How about that e How do you like that de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. How about that e How do you like that 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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