Portion vs Segment

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

Portion

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun

Segment

Top 3000 (comum)C1noun
Mais comum: Portion
 PortionSegment
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈpɔːʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈpɔːrʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈseɡmənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈseɡmənt/"]/
Significadoa part of something largerA part or section of something.
ExemploI only ate a small portion of the pie, as I wasn't really hungry.She cleaned a small segment of the painting.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 3000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB2C1
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesconsiderable, good, huge, make up, take up, portion of, double, generous, large, eat, portion of, divide something into portions, considerable, good, huge, make up, take up, portion ofsegment a market, segment the population, audio segment, segment analysis, visual segment
Antônimoswhole, entirety, totalwhole, entirety
Erros comunsUsing 'portion' with plural nouns (e.g., 'portions of food' is correct, but don't say 'portion of foods')., Confusing 'portion' with 'proportion', which refers to a ratio., Using 'portion' when referring to an entire object instead of a part.Confused with 'segment' vs 'segregate', Omitting the object when using 'segment' as a verb, Using 'segment' in incorrect contexts, such as emotional feelings
Notas de usoUse 'portion' when you refer to a part of food, quantity, or share. It's neutral and suitable for everyday conversations and formal writing. Avoid using it when discussing something that can't be divided easily.Use 'segment' in contexts involving division or parts of a whole, such as in science or marketing. Avoid using it in very casual conversations.

Perguntas frequentes: Portion vs Segment

Qual é a diferença entre Portion e Segment?

Portion: a part of something larger Segment: A part or section of something.

Qual é mais comum: Portion e Segment?

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

Portion e Segment estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Portion: B2, Segment: C1 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Portion e Segment de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Portion e Segment 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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