Liter vs Litre

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

Liter

Top 2000 (comum)B1noun

Litre

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun
 LiterLitre
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈliːtə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈliːtər/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈliːtə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈliːtər/"]/
SignificadoA unit to measure liquid volume; one liter is equal to 1,000 milliliters.A measure of liquid that is equal to 1,000 milliliters.
ExemploI need three liters of water for the recipe.3 litres of water
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB1B2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesone liter, two liters, liter bottleone litre, litres of water, litre bottle
Antônimosimperial gallon, US gallon-
Erros comunsConfused with 'liter' vs 'litre' - the latter is British English., Using 'liters' as a singular form., Omitting the measurement context when stating 'liter'.Confusing 'litre' with 'liter' (American spelling)., Using 'litres' for singular contexts instead of 'litre'., Mistaking litre for a general measurement without specifying a liquid.
Notas de usoUsed commonly in everyday contexts when measuring liquids. It's important in cooking, science, and when buying drinks. In some countries, it is the standard measurement for liquids.Used mainly in the metric system. Common across many countries; less common in the US, which uses gallons. Appropriate in both spoken and written contexts when discussing volume.

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Perguntas frequentes: Liter vs Litre

Qual é a diferença entre Liter e Litre?

Liter: A unit to measure liquid volume; one liter is equal to 1,000 milliliters. Litre: A measure of liquid that is equal to 1,000 milliliters.

Liter e Litre estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Liter: B1, Litre: B2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Liter e Litre de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Liter e Litre 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.