Machine vs Motor

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

Machine

Top 1000 (muito comum)A1noun

Motor

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun
 MachineMotor
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/məˈʃiːn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/məˈʃiːn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈməʊtə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈməʊtər/"]/
SignificadoA machine is a device that uses energy to do work or perform a task.A machine that makes something move.
ExemploThe machine was broken, so we couldn't finish our work.The motor in my car is making a strange noise.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA1B2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesgiant, great, huge, operate, run, use, go, work, break down, operator, parts, tool, by machine, in a/​the machine, on a/​the machine, a make of machine, party, political, marketing, politician, politics, a cog in the machine, a well-oiled machinelarge, powerful, small, start, turn on, turn off, run, work, drive something
Antônimoshuman, organismbrake, stop
Erros comunsConfusing 'machine' with 'mechanism'—a mechanism is a part of a machine., Using 'machine' to refer to non-mechanical items like software., Overgeneralizing 'machine' to include tools that don't use power.Confused with 'moter', a common misspelling., Used incorrectly as a verb; 'motor' is a noun., Misunderstood as referring only to electric motors, while it includes other types.
Notas de usoUse 'machine' for mechanical devices like cars or computers. Avoid using it for living beings or to describe simple tools.Used when talking about machines, vehicles, or engines. Not typically used in very formal contexts, but acceptable in everyday conversation.

Perguntas frequentes: Machine vs Motor

Qual é a diferença entre Machine e Motor?

Machine: A machine is a device that uses energy to do work or perform a task. Motor: A machine that makes something move.

Machine e Motor estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Machine: A1, Motor: B2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Machine e Motor de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Machine e Motor 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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