Incentive vs Reward

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

Incentive

Top 2000 (comum) B2 noun

Reward

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 noun

Mais comum: Reward

	Incentive	Reward
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈsentɪv/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈsentɪv/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈwɔːd/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈwɔːrd/"]/
Significado	Um motivo ou motivação para fazer algo. A reason or motivation to do something.	Algo dado por fazer algo bom ou valioso. Something given for doing something good or valuable.
Exemplo	The company offered a financial incentive to encourage employees to reach their sales targets.	The reward for completing the project was a week off from work.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	B2	B2
Classe gramatical	noun	noun
Colocações	big, generous, good, act as, be, have, plan, programme/​program, scheme, incentive to, have every incentive, a lack of incentive, big, generous, good, act as, be, have, plan, programme/​program, scheme, incentive to, have every incentive, a lack of incentive	great, high, huge, earn, enjoy, gain, system, as a reward, reward for, reward enough, reward and punishment, be its own reward, big, huge, large, offer, put up, give somebody, money, reward for
Antônimos	deterrent, disincentive	punishment, penalty
Erros comuns	Confused with 'incentives' as a singular noun., Using it without a specific action (e.g., saying 'incentive' instead of 'incentive to do something')., Overusing it in informal contexts.	Confused with 'award' which refers to a formal recognition., Using the word without an object, e.g., 'I will reward' instead of 'I will reward you.', Mixing up 'reward' with 'punish' when discussing outcomes.
Notas de uso	Comumente usado em contextos de negócios ou psicologia. Evite em conversas casuais, a menos que esteja falando sobre motivação ou recompensas. Commonly used in business or psychology contexts. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing motivation or rewards.	Comumente usado em vários contextos como educação, trabalho e relacionamentos pessoais. Adequado para ambientes formais e informais; evite usar em contextos que diminuam o valor da recompensa. Commonly used in various contexts like education, work, and personal relationships. Suitable for formal and informal settings; avoid using in contexts that diminish the value of the reward.

Veja em clipes reais

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

nor fail to reward that which is given.

Agatha Christies Poirot › S1 E1

After the reward, eh, Poirot?

Peaky Blinders › S1 E1

That is your reward!

The Lord Of The Rings › The return of the king

nor fail to reward that which is given.

Agatha Christies Poirot › S1 E1

After the reward, eh, Poirot?

Reward

Perguntas frequentes: Incentive vs Reward

Qual é a diferença entre Incentive e Reward?

Incentive: A reason or motivation to do something. Reward: Something given for doing something good or valuable.

Qual é mais comum: Incentive e Reward?

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

Incentive e Reward estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Incentive: B2, Reward: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Incentive e Reward?

Incentive: noun, Reward: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Incentive: The company offered a financial incentive to encourage employees to reach their sales targets. Reward: The reward for completing the project was a week off from work.

Posso usar Incentive e Reward de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Incentive e Reward 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.