Pace vs Step

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

Pace

Top 2000 (comum)B1

Step

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
Mais comum: Step
 PaceStep
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/peɪs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/peɪs/"]/🇬🇧 /["/step/"]/🇺🇸 /["/step/"]/
Significadothe speed at which something happens or is doneTo lift your foot and put it down in a new position.
ExemploShe matched his running pace to keep up.She took a step forward to greet her friend.
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 pacebig, considerable, giant, number, series, go, make, take, step in, step towards/​toward, a step closer (to something), a short step from something to something, a step back, big, considerable, giant, number, series, go, make, take, step in, step towards/​toward, a step closer (to something), a short step from something to something, a step back, large, small, heavy, go, take, retrace, step (away) from, step towards/​toward, a spring in your step, a step ahead, a step behind, large, small, heavy, go, take, retrace, step (away) from, step towards/​toward, a spring in your step, a step ahead, a step behind, front, back, porch, flight, go up, run up, walk up, lead to something, step to, step down to, step up to, the bottom of the steps, the foot of the steps, the top of the steps, dance, jive, tango, execute, perform, learn, in step, out of step (with), large, small, heavy, go, take, retrace, step (away) from, step towards/​toward, a spring in your step, a step ahead, a step behind
Antônimosstop, halt, slowdownstop, remain
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.'Step' confused with 'staple', Using 'stepped' when 'step' is needed, Misusing in idiomatic expressions
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.Commonly used in both literal and metaphorical contexts. In formal situations, it might refer to stages in a process, while in informal contexts, it can refer to walking or making progress.

Perguntas frequentes: Pace vs Step

Qual é a diferença entre Pace e Step?

Pace: the speed at which something happens or is done Step: To lift your foot and put it down in a new position.

Qual é mais comum: Pace e Step?

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

Qual é mais avançada: Pace e Step?

Pace é o nível mais alto, em B1, na escala CEFR.

Pace e Step estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Pace: B1, Step: A2 na escala CEFR.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Pace: She matched his running pace to keep up. Step: She took a step forward to greet her friend.

Posso usar Pace e Step de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Pace e Step 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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