Label vs Name

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

Label

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1noun

Name

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1noun
 LabelName
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈleɪbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈleɪbl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/neɪm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/neɪm/"]/
SignificadoA word or symbol that tells you what something is.A word that shows who someone is.
ExemploPlease attach a label to each box so we know what’s inside.My name is Sarah and I love to read.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB1A1
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesadhesive, sticky, package, bear, carry, have, on a/​the label, label on, ideological, party, apply, assign, attach, music, record, major, launch, sign to, sign with, under a/​the labelChristian, first, given, have, bear, carry, appear, sound…, imply something, badge, tag, plate, by name, by the name of, in somebody/​something’s name, a change of name, give your name to something, a list of names, big, good, bad, have, become, make, name for, somebody’s name is mud, big, familiar, famous
Antônimosunlabelled, namelessunknown, anonymous
Erros comuns'Label' is sometimes confused with 'tag' even though they can have different uses., Learners might forget to use 'label' as a verb and instead use it only as a noun., Some learners use 'label' incorrectly in plural forms like 'labeles'.Confusing 'name' with 'title', forgetting they are different concepts., Using 'name' as a verb incorrectly, such as 'I name the car'., Not capitalizing proper nouns when referring to names.
Notas de usoUse 'label' when referring to names or tags for items. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid using it in very casual conversations.Use 'name' when talking about someone's personal title or identity. Avoid using it in very formal documents where titles may be more appropriate.

Perguntas frequentes: Label vs Name

Qual é a diferença entre Label e Name?

Label: A word or symbol that tells you what something is. Name: A word that shows who someone is.

Label e Name estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Label: B1, Name: A1 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Label e Name de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Label e Name 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.