Mail vs Post
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
Post
Top 1000 (muito comum)B1
| Post | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/meɪl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/meɪl/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/pəʊst/"]/🇺🇸 /["/pəʊst/"]/ |
| Significado | A system for sending letters and packages. | To send or put something somewhere, especially online. |
| Exemplo | I received a letter in the mail today. | a postgraduate |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) |
| Nível CEFR | A2 | B1 |
| Classe gramatical | noun | |
| Colocações | certified, registered, express, item, piece, sackful, post, send, get, come, go, delivery, order, message, by mail, in the mail, certified, registered, express, item, piece, sackful, post, send, get, come, go, delivery, order, message, by mail, in the mail, certified, registered, express, item, piece, sackful, post, send, get, come, go, delivery, order, message, by mail, in the mail | post a message, post a photo, post online, post a comment |
| Antônimos | ignore, neglect | remove, delete |
| Erros comuns | Confused with 'male' sound., Using 'mail' as a countable noun incorrectly (e.g., saying 'two mails' instead of 'two pieces of mail')., Overusing 'mail' in casual conversations when 'send' is more natural. | Confused with 'past' in writing., Using 'post' without an object, like just saying 'I'm going to post.', Mixing up 'post' with 'upload' – posting can include sharing, not just uploading. |
| Notas de uso | Use 'mail' when referring to traditional postal services or electronic mail (email). It is generally appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. | Commonly used when sharing information online, like on social media. Be careful not to confuse it with 'mail' when referring to physical letters. |
Perguntas frequentes: Mail vs Post
Qual é a diferença entre Mail e Post?
Mail: A system for sending letters and packages. Post: To send or put something somewhere, especially online.
Qual é mais avançada: Mail e Post?
Post é o nível mais alto, em B1, na escala CEFR.
Mail e Post estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Mail: A2, Post: B1 na escala CEFR.
Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?
Mail: I received a letter in the mail today. Post: a postgraduate
Posso usar Mail e Post de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Mail e Post 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.