Pieces vs Works

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

Pieces

Top 1000 (muito comum)

Works

Top 1000 (muito comum)

	Pieces	Works
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 //ˈpiːsɪz// 🇺🇸 //ˈpisɪz//	🇬🇧 //wɜːks// 🇺🇸 //wɜrks//
Significado	Partes ou seções de algo. Parts or sections of something	Coisas que são criadas ou tarefas que são feitas. Things that are created or tasks that are done.
Exemplo	She collected all the pieces of the broken vase.	Her latest works have received critical acclaim.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Colocações	piece by piece, two pieces, pieces of advice, pieces of art, jigsaw pieces	creative works, road works, art works, engineering works, completed works
Antônimos	whole, complete	fails, breaks, malfunctions
Erros comuns	Using 'piece' when referring to multiple parts, Confusing 'pieces' with 'peaces', Forgetting to use a plural verb with 'pieces'	Confused with 'work' as a singular or uncountable noun., Incorrectly omitting 'the' before 'works' when referring to art or series., Using 'works' instead of 'working' in continuous tenses.
Notas de uso	Usado para se referir a partes menores de um todo maior. É apropriado tanto em contextos casuais quanto formais. Used to refer to smaller parts of a larger whole. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.	Use 'obras' para se referir a criações ou tarefas concluídas. Evite usar em contextos excessivamente formais. Use 'works' to refer to creations or tasks completed. Avoid using in overly formal contexts.

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The motherfucker that said that shit never had to pick up itty-bitty pieces of skull...

Agent Carter › S1 E1

So far, six pieces of Stark's technology

The Queen Gambit › S1 E1

I had his pieces tied up in 15 moves.

The motherfucker that said that shit never had to pick up itty-bitty pieces of skull...

Agent Carter › S1 E1

So far, six pieces of Stark's technology

Pieces

The Pitt › S1 E1

Who the hell works at that place?

Agent Carter › S1 E1

Technically, we're not even sure it works,

The Pitt › S1 E1

Who the hell works at that place?

Agent Carter › S1 E1

Technically, we're not even sure it works,

Works

Perguntas frequentes: Pieces vs Works

Qual é a diferença entre Pieces e Works?

Pieces: Parts or sections of something Works: Things that are created or tasks that are done.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Pieces: She collected all the pieces of the broken vase. Works: Her latest works have received critical acclaim.

Posso usar Pieces e Works de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Pieces e Works 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.