Pointing vs Showing

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

Pointing

Top 2000 (comum)

Showing

Top 1000 (muito comum)

Mais comum: Showing

	Pointing	Showing
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 //ˈpɔɪntɪŋ// 🇺🇸 //ˈpɔɪntɪŋ//	🇬🇧 //ˈʃəʊɪŋ// 🇺🇸 //ˈʃoʊɪŋ//
Significado	Usar o dedo ou a mão para mostrar alguma coisa. Using your finger or hand to show something.	Tornar algo visível ou claro. Making something visible or clear
Exemplo	She was pointing to the map to explain the route.	The teacher is showing the students how to solve the math problem.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Colocações	pointing finger, pointing out, pointing the way, pointing towards	showing interest, showing off, showing signs, showing respect, showing up
Antônimos	ignoring, disregarding	hiding, concealing, keeping secret
Erros comuns	Confusing 'pointing' with 'point' as a noun., Using 'pointing' in overly formal situations.	Confusing with 'showed' for past actions., Using 'showing' without a clear object can sound incomplete., Misunderstanding its meaning in phrases like 'showing up' (arriving).
Notas de uso	Usado para indicar objetos ou direções; adequado na maioria dos contextos. Evitar em apresentações formais. Used to indicate objects or directions; suitable in most contexts. Avoid in formal presentations.	Usado para indicar que algo está sendo mostrado ou que informações estão sendo fornecidas; apropriado em contextos formais e informais. Used to indicate making something visible or providing information; appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

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You're the one pointing the gun, Harvey.

The Pitt › S1 E1

I can't tell where you're pointing.

at points blue plus two. AKs and rockets...

You're the one pointing the gun, Harvey.

The Pitt › S1 E1

I can't tell where you're pointing.

Pointing

and the rest is just for showing off.

Breaking Bad › S1 E1

She's not showing at all, is she?

Top Gear › S1 E1

in the edit suite. We'll be showing it later.

and the rest is just for showing off.

Breaking Bad › S1 E1

She's not showing at all, is she?

Showing

Perguntas frequentes: Pointing vs Showing

Qual é a diferença entre Pointing e Showing?

Pointing: Using your finger or hand to show something. Showing: Making something visible or clear

Qual é mais comum: Pointing e Showing?

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

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Pointing: She was pointing to the map to explain the route. Showing: The teacher is showing the students how to solve the math problem.

Posso usar Pointing e Showing de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Pointing e Showing 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.