Inquire vs Question

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

Inquire

FormalAcima de 10.000 (menos comum)B1verb

Question

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1noun
Mais formal: InquireMais comum: Question
 InquireQuestion
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈkwaɪə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈkwaɪər/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈkwestʃən/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkwestʃən/"]/
Significadoto ask about somethingA sentence or phrase that asks for information.
ExemploI called the school to inquire about the application process.The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.
RegistroFormalNeutro
Quão comumAcima de 10.000 (menos comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB1A1
Classe gramaticalverbnoun
Colocaçõesinquire about, inquire into, inquire if, inquire regarding, inquire as toawkward, difficult, embarrassing, ask (somebody), have, address, question about, question as to, question concerning to, awkward, difficult, embarrassing, ask (somebody), have, address, question about, question as to, question concerning to, burning, challenging, controversial, bring up, pose, raise, arise, go unanswered, remain unanswered, question about, question for, question of, come into, call into, be open to, beyond question, in question, without question
Antônimosignore, disregard, ignoreanswer, solution
Erros comunsUsing 'inquire' instead of 'require'., Confusing 'inquire' with 'enquire' (especially in British English)., Using 'inquire' without a specific subject (e.g., 'I want to inquire the details' instead of 'I want to inquire about the details').Confusing 'question' with 'query' in formal contexts., Using 'questions' as a singular noun, e.g., 'I have a question' instead of 'I have questions.'
Notas de usoUse 'inquire' in formal contexts, such as business or official situations. It's less common in everyday conversation, where 'ask' is preferred. Avoid using it in informal settings.Use 'question' in both formal and informal settings. It's appropriate in classrooms, interviews, and casual conversations. Avoid using in situations where a statement is expected.

Perguntas frequentes: Inquire vs Question

Qual é a diferença entre Inquire e Question?

Inquire: to ask about something Question: A sentence or phrase that asks for information.

Qual é mais formal: Inquire e Question?

Inquire é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais comum: Inquire e Question?

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

Qual é mais avançada: Inquire e Question?

Inquire é o nível mais alto, em B1, na escala CEFR.

Inquire e Question estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Inquire: B1, Question: A1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Inquire e Question?

Inquire: verb, Question: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Inquire: I called the school to inquire about the application process. Question: The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.

Posso usar Inquire e Question de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Inquire e Question 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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