Cool MateInstrument vs Tool
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Instrument
Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
Tool
Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
| Instrument | Tool | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈɪnstrəmənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɪnstrəmənt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/tuːl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/tuːl/"]/ |
| Significado | A tool used to make music or to do specific tasks. | An object used to help do a job. |
| Exemplo | She plays a musical instrument in the school band. | I need a hammer as a tool to fix the door. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) |
| Nível CEFR | A2 | A2 |
| Classe gramatical | noun | noun |
| Colocações | musical, beautiful, fine, play, learn, learn to play, sound, maker, on an/the instrument, precision, sensitive, sophisticated, set, use, check, read, measure something, check, maker, panel, an instrument of torture, precision, sensitive, sophisticated, set, use, check, read, measure something, check, maker, panel, an instrument of torture, chief, key, main, regard somebody/something as, see somebody/something as, view somebody/something as, instrument for, instrument of | general-purpose, multi-purpose, basic, set, use, sharpen, down tools, new, effective, essential, become, develop, provide, the tools of the/somebody’s trade |
| Antônimos | vandal, destroyer | hindrance, obstacle |
| Erros comuns | Confused with 'utensil' – utensils are only for cooking., Using 'instrument' only for musical devices, not recognizing broader meanings., Mixing it up with 'appliance' which refers to electrical devices. | Confused with 'instruments' - not all tools are instruments., Overusing 'tool' in informal contexts - can sound childish., Using 'tools' unnecessarily in singular - 'tool' is often more applicable. |
| Notas de uso | Use 'instrument' in formal or educational contexts when referring to tools for music or science. It's less common in informal conversations unless talking about music. | Used in everyday conversation. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. In specific fields, tools may refer to software (e.g., design tools). |
Perguntas frequentes: Instrument vs Tool
Qual é a diferença entre Instrument e Tool?
Instrument: A tool used to make music or to do specific tasks. Tool: An object used to help do a job.
Instrument e Tool estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Instrument: A2, Tool: A2 na escala CEFR.
Que classe gramatical são Instrument e Tool?
Instrument: noun, Tool: noun.
Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?
Instrument: She plays a musical instrument in the school band. Tool: I need a hammer as a tool to fix the door.
Posso usar Instrument e Tool de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Instrument e Tool 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.