Monitor vs Sensor

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

Monitor

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun

Sensor

Top 2000 (comum)
 MonitorSensor
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈmɒnɪtə(r)/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈmɑːnɪtər/"]/🇬🇧 //ˈsɛn.sər//🇺🇸 //ˈsɛn.sɚ//
SignificadoA screen used to see pictures or text from a computer.A device that detects changes or collects information.
ExemploThe teacher will monitor the students' progress throughout the semester.The smoke **sensor** alerted the fire department quickly.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB2-
Classe gramaticalnoun
Colocaçõescolour/​color, digital, CCTV, on a/​the monitor, baby, foetal/​fetal, heart, detect something, display something, show something, hooked up to a monitor, UN, ceasefire, election, UN, ceasefire, electiontemperature sensor, motion sensor, sensor technology, light sensor, sensor network
Antônimosignore, neglect-
Erros comunsConfused with 'minotor', a common misspelling., Using 'monitor' as a verb without an object, e.g., 'I will monitor' instead of 'I will monitor the situation.'Confused with 'sensors' as a singular form., Using 'sensor' incorrectly to mean 'sense' in non-technical contexts.
Notas de usoUse 'monitor' when referring to computer screens or when talking about observing something continuously. More formal contexts may use it to describe supervision or tracking.Used in technical contexts or discussions about technology. Generally formal but can be used in everyday conversations about smart devices.

Perguntas frequentes: Monitor vs Sensor

Qual é a diferença entre Monitor e Sensor?

Monitor: A screen used to see pictures or text from a computer. Sensor: A device that detects changes or collects information.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Monitor: The teacher will monitor the students' progress throughout the semester. Sensor: The smoke **sensor** alerted the fire department quickly.

Posso usar Monitor e Sensor de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Monitor e Sensor 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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