Profession vs Vocation

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

Profession

Top 2000 (comum)B1noun

Vocation

Top 3000 (comum)B1noun
Mais comum: Profession
 ProfessionVocation
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/prəˈfeʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/prəˈfeʃn/"]/🇬🇧 //vəʊˈkeɪʃən//🇺🇸 //voʊˈkeɪʃən//
SignificadoA job or career that requires special training or education.A job or career that someone feels strongly suited for.
ExemploHe decided to pursue a profession in medicine after years of studying.She believes her vocation is to teach young children.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 3000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB1B1
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõeschosen, noble, caring, practise/​practice, enter, go into, by profession, in a/​somebody’s/​the profession, a choice of profession, the top of somebody’s profession, the oldest professionfollow a vocation, sense of vocation, choose a vocation
Antônimosamateur, hobbyavocation, disinterest
Erros comuns'Profession' is often confused with 'occupation'—they are similar, but 'profession' usually means a specialized field., Learners may use it incorrectly to refer to any job, including casual or low-skill positions., Sometimes confused with 'proficiency', which refers to skill level, not a job.Confused with 'vacation' as they sound similar., Using it without an article, e.g., saying 'vocation is important' instead of 'a vocation is important'.
Notas de usoUse 'profession' when discussing jobs that typically require specific qualifications or training. Avoid using it in casual conversations about simple jobs. It is more formal than 'job'.Typically used in formal contexts. A vocation often suggests a deep personal commitment or calling.

Perguntas frequentes: Profession vs Vocation

Qual é a diferença entre Profession e Vocation?

Profession: A job or career that requires special training or education. Vocation: A job or career that someone feels strongly suited for.

Qual é mais comum: Profession e Vocation?

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

Profession e Vocation estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Profession: B1, Vocation: B1 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Profession e Vocation de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Profession e Vocation 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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