Intelligent vs Smart

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

Intelligent

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2adjective

Smart

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1adjective
 IntelligentSmart
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/smɑːt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/smɑːrt/"]/
SignificadoSmart or able to think well.Someone who is clever or good at learning.
ExemploThe intelligent student quickly solved the math problem.She is very smart and always comes up with clever ideas.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA2B1
Classe gramaticaladjectiveadjective
Colocaçõesbe, look, seem, extremely, fairly, verybe, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very
Antônimosunintelligent, stupid, dulldumb, stupid, ignorant
Erros comunsConfused with 'intellect' which refers more to reasoning ability., Mistakenly using as a noun instead of an adjective (e.g., 'an intelligent' instead of 'an intelligent person').Confusing with 'sharp' when referring to someone's wit., Using inappropriately in very casual contexts, like describing friends., Mispronouncing the word, especially in the context of slang.
Notas de usoUse 'intelligent' to describe someone who has a high ability to learn or understand. It’s generally positive and can apply in both formal and informal contexts. Avoid using it sarcastically.Used to describe a person’s intelligence or a device’s capability. Not appropriate for casual or informal situations when referring to a person, as it can be seen as too formal.

Perguntas frequentes: Intelligent vs Smart

Qual é a diferença entre Intelligent e Smart?

Intelligent: Smart or able to think well. Smart: Someone who is clever or good at learning.

Qual é mais avançada: Intelligent e Smart?

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

Intelligent e Smart estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Intelligent: A2, Smart: B1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Intelligent e Smart?

Intelligent: adjective, Smart: adjective.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Intelligent: The intelligent student quickly solved the math problem. Smart: She is very smart and always comes up with clever ideas.

Posso usar Intelligent e Smart de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Intelligent e Smart 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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