Pace vs Rate

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

Pace

Top 2000 (comum)B1

Rate

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
Mais comum: Rate
 PaceRate
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/peɪs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/peɪs/"]/🇬🇧 /["/reɪt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/reɪt/"]/
Significadothe speed at which something happens or is doneHow much something is valued or measured.
ExemploShe matched his running pace to keep up.The teacher gave each student a rate based on their performance in class.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB1A2
Classe gramaticalnoun
Colocaçõesset the pace, keep pace, slow the pace, pace yourself, increase the paceconstant, expected, regular, accelerate, improve, increase, be up, go up, shoot up, at a/​the rate, rate of, rate per, constant, expected, regular, accelerate, improve, increase, be up, go up, shoot up, at a/​the rate, rate of, rate per, cheap, competitive, low, determine, fix, peg, climb, go up, increase, at a/​the rate, rate for, rate of, a drop in rates, a rise in rates, a rate of return, cheap, competitive, low, determine, fix, peg, climb, go up, increase, at a/​the rate, rate for, rate of, a drop in rates, a rise in rates, a rate of return
Antônimosstop, halt, slowdowndisrate, devalue
Erros comunsConfused with 'pace' as a verb meaning to walk back and forth., Using 'pace' only for physical activities, instead of for abstract progress like work or learning., Mispronouncing 'pace' by elongating the vowel sound.Confused with 'rate' vs 'rate of' - 'rate of' implies a measurement over time., Using 'rated' when 'rate' is required - 'I rate this movie' not 'I rated this movie for now.', Mixing up with 'ratio' - 'rate' refers to the value assessment.
Notas de usoUse 'pace' to describe the speed of an action or event. It is often used in contexts like running or working. Avoid using it in very casual conversations.Used in both formal and informal contexts. Appropriate for discussing evaluations, scores, and comparisons. Avoid using it in contexts that require more emotional nuance.

Perguntas frequentes: Pace vs Rate

Qual é a diferença entre Pace e Rate?

Pace: the speed at which something happens or is done Rate: How much something is valued or measured.

Qual é mais comum: Pace e Rate?

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

Pace e Rate estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Pace: B1, Rate: A2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Pace e Rate de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Pace e Rate 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.

Comparações relacionadas