Imperative vs Instruction

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

Imperative

Formal Top 5000 (bastante comum)

Instruction

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 noun

Mais formal: Imperative Mais comum: Instruction

	Imperative	Instruction
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 //ɪmˈpɛr.ə.tɪv// 🇺🇸 //ɪmˈpɛr.ə.tɪv//	🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈstrʌkʃn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈstrʌkʃn/"]/
Significado	A command or instruction.	um conjunto de passos ou orientações sobre como fazer algo a set of steps or guidance on how to do something
Exemplo	Please sit down is an example of an imperative.	The teacher gave clear instruction on how to complete the assignment.
Registro	Formal	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 5000 (bastante comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	-	A2
Classe gramatical		noun
Colocações	imperative sentence, strong imperative, imperative form	comprehensive, full, adequate, list, series, set, read, understand, follow, tell somebody something, book, booklet, leaflet, according to the instruction, in accordance with the instruction, in the instruction, clear, explicit, express, be under, have, act on, according to the instruction, in accordance with the instruction, on (somebody’s) instruction, carry out, follow, etc somebody’s instructions to the letter, series, set, carry out, execute, process, set, proper, formal, informal, course, get, have, receive, for the instruction of, under instruction, instruction by, a medium of instruction
Antônimos	optional, discretionary	confusion, misguidance
Erros comuns	Confuse with 'imperative mood', which specifically refers to command structures in grammar., Use 'imperative' as a noun when it's often an adjective in context., Omit context when discussing 'imperative', leading to ambiguity.	Confusing 'instruction' with 'construction' (different meanings), Using 'instruct' instead of 'instruction' as a noun, Mistaking 'instructions' as always plural; sometimes it can refer to a single set of steps
Notas de uso	Use 'imperative' in formal writing about grammar or when giving strong commands. Avoid in casual conversations.	Use 'instrução' em contextos formais ou neutros, como em educação ou manuais. Evite usá-la em conversas informais, a menos que esteja discutindo tarefas específicas. Use 'instruction' in formal or neutral contexts, such as education or manuals. Avoid using it in informal conversations unless discussing specific tasks.

Veja em clipes reais

- I know this is hard, but it's imperative-- - Not now, Uncle Peter.

Imperative

Band Of Brothers › S1 E1

...so the company will have a light afternoon of lecture and classroom instruction.

Instruction

Perguntas frequentes: Imperative vs Instruction

Qual é a diferença entre Imperative e Instruction?

Imperative: A command or instruction. Instruction: a set of steps or guidance on how to do something

Qual é mais formal: Imperative e Instruction?

Imperative é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais comum: Imperative e Instruction?

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

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Imperative: Please sit down is an example of an imperative. Instruction: The teacher gave clear instruction on how to complete the assignment.

Posso usar Imperative e Instruction de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Imperative e Instruction 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.