Position vs Status

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

Position

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Status

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun
 PositionStatus
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/pəˈzɪʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/pəˈzɪʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈsteɪtəs/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsteɪtəs//ˈstætəs/"]/
SignificadoA specific place or location where something is or someone is.A person's or group's situation or position.
ExemploShe applied for the position of manager at the company.Her status as the leader of the team was secured after the successful project delivery.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA2B2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõescorrect, exact, central, take, take up, jostle for, in position, into position, out of position, correct, exact, central, take, take up, jostle for, in position, into position, out of position, comfortable, uncomfortable, crouched, assume, change, shift, business, economic, financial, achieve, attain, reach, in a/​the position, position of, extreme, ideological, philosophical, adopt, take, defend, position on, first, second, etc., establish, gain, secure, position among, position in, a position of authority, a position of influence, a position of power, full-time, part-time, current, have, hold, occupy, in a/​the position, position at, position in, correct, exact, central, take, take up, jostle for, in position, into position, out of position, correct, exact, central, take, take up, jostle for, in position, into position, out of position, correct, exact, central, take, take up, jostle for, in position, into position, out of positionelite, great, high, enjoy, have, achieve, symbol, status as, status among, status of, change in status, elite, great, high, enjoy, have, achieve, symbol, status as, status among, status of, change in status, elite, great, high, enjoy, have, achieve, symbol, status as, status among, status of, change in status, elite, great, high, enjoy, have, achieve, symbol, status as, status among, status of, change in status
Antônimosdisplacement, removal, departureinsignificance, obscurity
Erros comunsConfused with 'posture'; both involve positions but in different contexts., Using 'positions' when referring to roles without clarifying the context., Mixing up 'position' as a noun and 'to position' as a verb.Confused with 'statues', the plural of a sculpted figure., Using 'status' as a verb instead of a noun., Mispronouncing it as 'stah-tus' instead of 'sta-tus'.
Notas de usoUse 'position' to refer to a physical location or a role in a company. It's neutral and appropriate for most contexts, including formal and informal settings. Avoid using it in very casual speech when simpler terms like 'spot' or 'place' might work.Often used in both formal and casual contexts. Be cautious in professional settings to maintain clarity about the specific type of status being referenced, such as social status, legal status, etc.

Perguntas frequentes: Position vs Status

Qual é a diferença entre Position e Status?

Position: A specific place or location where something is or someone is. Status: A person's or group's situation or position.

Position e Status estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Position: A2, Status: B2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Position e Status de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Position e Status 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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