I wouldn't say that vs Not really

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

I wouldn't say that

Top 2000 (comum)

Not really

InformalTop 2000 (comum)
Mais formal: I wouldn't say that
 I wouldn't say thatNot really
Pronúncia🇬🇧 //aɪ ˈwʊd(ə)nt seɪ ðæt//🇺🇸 //aɪ ˈwʊdənt seɪ ðæt//🇬🇧 //nɒt ˈrɪəli//🇺🇸 //nɑt ˈrɪəli//
SignificadoUma maneira de discordar de alguém educadamente.A way to disagree with someone politely.Não é verdade ou correto.Not true or correct.
ExemploI wouldn't say that the project is a complete failure; there are still some positives to consider.When he said he was an expert, I thought, 'Not really'.
RegistroNeutroInformal
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
ColocaçõesI wouldn't say that that's true, I wouldn't say that it's unfair, I wouldn't say that it's easynot really my thing, not really sure, not really interested
Erros comunsUsing it in overly casual contexts where a direct answer is preferred., Confusing it with 'I would say that,' which indicates agreement.Using it in very formal writing or speeches., Confusing with 'not really' as a definitive answer instead of an expression of doubt.
Notas de usoUse esta frase para suavizar uma discordância ou expressar uma opinião educadamente. É apropriada em contextos formais e informais, mas pode ser excessivamente cautelosa em situações casuais.Use this phrase to soften a disagreement or express an opinion politely. It’s appropriate in both formal and informal contexts but may be overly cautious in casual situations.Usado para expressar desacordo ou dúvida. Comum em conversas casuais, mas pode ser muito informal para ambientes formais.Used to express disagreement or doubt. Common in casual conversations, but may be too informal for formal settings.

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Qual é a diferença entre I wouldn't say that e Not really?

I wouldn't say that: A way to disagree with someone politely. Not really: Not true or correct.

Qual é mais formal: I wouldn't say that e Not really?

I wouldn't say that é a mais formal entre elas.

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I wouldn't say that: I wouldn't say that the project is a complete failure; there are still some positives to consider. Not really: When he said he was an expert, I thought, 'Not really'.

Posso usar I wouldn't say that e Not really de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. I wouldn't say that e Not really 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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