Opportunity vs Prospect

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

Opportunity

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Prospect

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun
Mais comum: Opportunity
 OpportunityProspect
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˌɒpəˈtjuːnəti/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈprɒspekt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈprɑːspekt/"]/
SignificadoA chance to do something or improve your situation.A person or situation that may become something better in the future.
ExemploShe seized the opportunity to travel abroad for her studies.The prospect of a promotion excites her every day at work.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRA2B2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesample, considerable, plenty of, have, find, get, exist, arise, come, opportunity for, at the earliest opportunity, at the first (possible) opportunity, at every available opportunityrealistic, reasonable, immediate, have, offer, in prospect, prospect of something, attractive, exciting, intriguing, be excited at, relish, welcome, bright, hot, top, bright, hot, top
Antônimosobstacle, hindrance, barriercertainty, fact
Erros comunsConfused with 'chance'—they are similar but 'opportunity' often implies a better or more favorable condition., Using it inappropriately in negative contexts—'opportunity' usually has a positive connotation.Confused with 'perspective' — they have different meanings., Using 'prospect' to refer to past possibilities., Forgetting to use it as a noun.
Notas de usoUsed in both formal and informal contexts. It's appropriate for discussing career chances, events, or possibilities. Avoid using in overly casual situations.Use 'prospect' in business contexts or discussions about future possibilities. Avoid using it in casual conversations as it may sound too formal.

Perguntas frequentes: Opportunity vs Prospect

Qual é a diferença entre Opportunity e Prospect?

Opportunity: A chance to do something or improve your situation. Prospect: A person or situation that may become something better in the future.

Qual é mais comum: Opportunity e Prospect?

Opportunity é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Qual é mais avançada: Opportunity e Prospect?

Prospect é o nível mais alto, em B2, na escala CEFR.

Opportunity e Prospect estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Opportunity: A2, Prospect: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Opportunity e Prospect?

Opportunity: noun, Prospect: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Opportunity: She seized the opportunity to travel abroad for her studies. Prospect: The prospect of a promotion excites her every day at work.

Posso usar Opportunity e Prospect de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Opportunity e Prospect 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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