Jest vs Jokes

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

Jest

Top 3000 (comum)B1noun

Jokes

Top 1000 (muito comum)
Mais comum: Jokes
 JestJokes
Pronúncia🇬🇧 //dʒɛst//🇺🇸 //dʒɛst//🇬🇧 //dʒoʊks//🇺🇸 //dʒoʊks//
SignificadoUma piada ou algo dito para fazer as pessoas rirem.A joke or something said to make people laugh.Funny stories or sayings meant to make people laugh.
ExemploHis comment was meant as a jest, not to offend anyone.He told a series of jokes that had everyone laughing.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 3000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB1-
Classe gramaticalnoun
Colocaçõesplay a jest, make a jest, with all jesttell jokes, crack jokes, bad jokes, funny jokes, knock-knock jokes
Antônimosseriousness, solemnityseriousness, sorrow, solemnity
Erros comunsConfused with 'jest' as a verb; it only functions as a noun., Misunderstood as a serious term when it is primarily humorous.Confused by the difference between 'jokes' and 'pranks'., Sometimes used incorrectly as a verb form (should say 'tell jokes').
Notas de usoUsado em contextos informais para indicar humor ou brincadeira. Menos comum na escrita formal.Used in informal contexts to indicate humor or joking. Less common in formal writing.Use 'jokes' in casual settings. Avoid in formal contexts, especially when discussing serious topics.

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Perguntas frequentes: Jest vs Jokes

Qual é a diferença entre Jest e Jokes?

Jest: A joke or something said to make people laugh. Jokes: Funny stories or sayings meant to make people laugh.

Qual é mais comum: Jest e Jokes?

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

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Jest: His comment was meant as a jest, not to offend anyone. Jokes: He told a series of jokes that had everyone laughing.

Posso usar Jest e Jokes de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Jest e Jokes 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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