Quantity vs Volume

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

Quantity

Top 2000 (comum)A2noun

Volume

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun
Mais comum: Volume
 QuantityVolume
Pronúncia🇬🇧 //ˈkwɒntɪti//🇺🇸 //ˈkwɑːntɪti//🇬🇧 /["/ˈvɒljuːm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈvɑːljəm/"]/
SignificadoHow much of something there is.The amount of space a substance or object occupies, or how loud something is.
ExemploI bought a large quantity of apples.The volume of this box is quite large, making it perfect for storage.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA2B2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõeslarge quantity, small quantity, limited quantity, significant quantity, exact quantitytotal, interior, internal, calculate, measure, by volume, in volume, sheer, considerable, enormous, increase, decrease, reduce, double, grow, increase, high, loud, full, increase, turn up, decrease, control, dial, knob, at… volume, volume on, bound, leather-bound, companion, series, edit, illustrate, publish, in a/​the volume, volume of, volume on, run to five, several, etc. volumes, bound, leather-bound, companion, series, edit, illustrate, publish, in a/​the volume, volume of, volume on, run to five, several, etc. volumes
Antônimosqualitysilence, quiet, smallness
Erros comunsConfusing 'quantity' with 'quality'., Using 'quantity' where 'amount' is more appropriate (e.g., uncountable situations).Confusing volume with 'amount' when discussing quantity in general., Using it incorrectly as a verb instead of the noun form., Saying 'high volume' when referring to low sound levels.
Notas de usoUsed in contexts relating to amounts, measurements, or counts. Common in both spoken and written English.Use 'volume' for both physical space and sound levels. It's neutral and appropriate in most contexts, from casual conversations to formal discussions. Avoid using it for abstract concepts like 'volume of work.'

Perguntas frequentes: Quantity vs Volume

Qual é a diferença entre Quantity e Volume?

Quantity: How much of something there is. Volume: The amount of space a substance or object occupies, or how loud something is.

Qual é mais comum: Quantity e Volume?

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

Quantity e Volume estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Quantity: A2, Volume: B2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Quantity e Volume de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Quantity e Volume 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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