Patch vs Repair

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

Patch

Top 1000 (muito comum)C1noun

Repair

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2verb
 PatchRepair
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/pætʃ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/pætʃ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈpeə(r)/","/rɪˈpeəz/","/rɪˈpeəd/","/rɪˈpeərɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈper/","/rɪˈperz/","/rɪˈperd/","/rɪˈperɪŋ/"]/
SignificadoA piece of material used to cover or repair something.To fix something that is broken.
ExemploShe sewed a colorful patch on the hole in his jeans.I need to repair my bicycle because the tire is flat.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRC1A2
Classe gramaticalnounverb
Colocaçõesirregular, clear, coloured/​colored, in patches, patch of, patch on, a patch of colour/​color, have, sew on/​onto, patch on, sport, wear, sew on, patch on, isolated, grassy, bare, patch of, bad, difficult, rocky, go through, have, hit, patch of, security, apply, deploy, downloadproperly, successfully, poorly, try to, help (to), the cost of repairing something, have something repaired, surgically repaired
Antônimoswhole, unbrokendamage, destroy, break
Erros comunsConfused with 'match' in spelling., Using 'patches' incorrectly as a uncountable noun., Mistakenly thinking 'patch' only refers to clothing.Saying 'repair to' instead of 'repair' (incorrect preposition usage), Confusing 'repair' with 'remedy' in context (different meanings), Using 'repair' only for physical objects, while it can also apply to relationships or systems.
Notas de usoUsed in various contexts, such as sewing, software updates, or fixing problems. Avoid using in formal writing unless referring to specific technical contexts.Used in everyday conversation and formal settings. Suitable when discussing fixing physical items, such as cars or electronics. Avoid using in non-literal contexts.

Perguntas frequentes: Patch vs Repair

Qual é a diferença entre Patch e Repair?

Patch: A piece of material used to cover or repair something. Repair: To fix something that is broken.

Patch e Repair estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Patch: C1, Repair: A2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Patch e Repair de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Patch e Repair 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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