Incident vs Occurrence

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

Incident

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun

Occurrence

Top 2000 (comum)C1noun
 IncidentOccurrence
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈɪnsɪdənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɪnsɪdənt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/əˈkʌrəns/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈkɜːrəns/"]/
SignificadoAn event or happening, often negative.The way something happens or appears.
ExemploThe incident at the train station caused major delays.a **common/everyday/frequent/regular occurrence**
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB2C1
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesmajor, serious, little, cause, create, provoke, happen, occur, take place, room, incident with, following an/​the incident, in an/​the incident, major, serious, little, cause, create, provoke, happen, occur, take place, room, incident with, following an/​the incident, in an/​the incident, major, serious, little, cause, create, provoke, happen, occur, take place, room, incident with, following an/​the incident, in an/​the incidentcommon, everyday, widespread, prevent, reduce, increase, occurrence in, occurrence of, a common occurrence, a regular occurrence, a daily occurrence, common, everyday, widespread, prevent, reduce, increase, occurrence in, occurrence of, a common occurrence, a regular occurrence, a daily occurrence
Antônimossolution, safetyabsence, nonexistence
Erros comunsConfused with 'accident' which refers specifically to unplanned events causing harm., Used in singular form when referring to multiple events., Overly dramatic usage when a simple event occurs.Confusing with 'occurring' as a noun., Omitting 'of' when saying 'the occurrence you mentioned'., Using 'occurrence' without context (it needs to relate to something).
Notas de usoThe word 'incident' is used in both formal and informal contexts, typically referring to an unfortunate or unexpected event. It is less appropriate in casual conversation unless referring to minor issues.Often used in both spoken and written contexts. Common in scientific, academic, or formal discussions. Avoid in casual conversation where simpler words may suffice.

Perguntas frequentes: Incident vs Occurrence

Qual é a diferença entre Incident e Occurrence?

Incident: An event or happening, often negative. Occurrence: The way something happens or appears.

Incident e Occurrence estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Incident: B2, Occurrence: C1 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Incident e Occurrence de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Incident e Occurrence 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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