Rate vs Ratio

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

Rate

Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun

Ratio

Top 2000 (comum)C1noun
Mais comum: Rate
 RateRatio
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/reɪt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/reɪt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈreɪʃiəʊ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈreɪʃiəʊ/"]/
SignificadoHow much something is valued or measured.The relationship between two numbers showing how much of one there is compared to the other.
ExemploThe teacher gave each student a rate based on their performance in class.The ratio of students to teachers in the school is quite favorable.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRA2C1
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesconstant, expected, regular, accelerate, improve, increase, be up, go up, shoot up, at a/​the rate, rate of, rate per, constant, expected, regular, accelerate, improve, increase, be up, go up, shoot up, at a/​the rate, rate of, rate per, cheap, competitive, low, determine, fix, peg, climb, go up, increase, at a/​the rate, rate for, rate of, a drop in rates, a rise in rates, a rate of return, cheap, competitive, low, determine, fix, peg, climb, go up, increase, at a/​the rate, rate for, rate of, a drop in rates, a rise in rates, a rate of returnhigh, low, gender, achieve, have, improve, improve, worsen, differ, in a/​the ratio, ratio between, ratio of something to something
Antônimosdisrate, devaluedisproportion, imbalance
Erros comunsConfused with 'rate' vs 'rate of' - 'rate of' implies a measurement over time., Using 'rated' when 'rate' is required - 'I rate this movie' not 'I rated this movie for now.', Mixing up with 'ratio' - 'rate' refers to the value assessment.Confused with 'proportion'; 'ratio' refers to the relationship compared to each other., Using 'ratio' in non-numeric contexts; it is primarily a numerical term., Mispronouncing 'ratio' as 'rat-io'; the correct pronunciation emphasizes 'ra-'.
Notas de usoUsed in both formal and informal contexts. Appropriate for discussing evaluations, scores, and comparisons. Avoid using it in contexts that require more emotional nuance.Used in mathematics, sciences, and discussions about comparisons. Avoid in casual conversation unless the context is clear.

Perguntas frequentes: Rate vs Ratio

Qual é a diferença entre Rate e Ratio?

Rate: How much something is valued or measured. Ratio: The relationship between two numbers showing how much of one there is compared to the other.

Qual é mais comum: Rate e Ratio?

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

Qual é mais avançada: Rate e Ratio?

Ratio é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.

Rate e Ratio estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Rate: A2, Ratio: C1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Rate e Ratio?

Rate: noun, Ratio: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Rate: The teacher gave each student a rate based on their performance in class. Ratio: The ratio of students to teachers in the school is quite favorable.

Posso usar Rate e Ratio de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Rate e Ratio 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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