Resolution vs Settlement

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

Resolution

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun

Settlement

FormalTop 2000 (comum)C1noun
Mais formal: Settlement
 ResolutionSettlement
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˌrezəˈluːʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˌrezəˈluːʃn/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈsetlmənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsetlmənt/"]/
SignificadoA promise to do something better or to change a bad habit.An agreement or decision reached after a dispute.
ExemploHer New Year's resolution is to exercise every day.The two companies reached a settlement to avoid going to court.
RegistroNeutroFormal
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB2C1
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesfirm, good, New Year, make, keep, draft, formal, proposed, draft, introduce, issue, ask for something, be aimed at something, call for something, under (a/​the) resolution, resolution on, early, quick, rapid, need, require, press for, resolution of, resolution to, great, strong, have, show, lack, good, high, lowfinal, lasting, long-term, achieve, agree, reach, agreement, offer, settlement of, under a/​the settlement, settlement with, in settlement of, the terms of the settlement, final, lasting, long-term, achieve, agree, reach, agreement, offer, settlement of, under a/​the settlement, settlement with, in settlement of, the terms of the settlement, final, lasting, long-term, achieve, agree, reach, agreement, offer, settlement of, under a/​the settlement, settlement with, in settlement of, the terms of the settlement, final, lasting, long-term, achieve, agree, reach, agreement, offer, settlement of, under a/​the settlement, settlement with, in settlement of, the terms of the settlement, ancient, early, land, establish, found, grow up, patterns, site, ancient, early, land, establish, found, grow up, patterns, site
Antônimosindecision, vacillation, uncertaintydisagreement, conflict, dispute
Erros comunsConfused with 'solution'; resolutions are about goals, not answers., Using 'resolution' without a specified goal (e.g., 'My resolution is to exercise' should specify how often)., Omitting the 'to' before the verb (e.g., 'My resolution is exercise' instead of 'My resolution is to exercise').Using 'settlement' as a verb., Confusing 'settlement' with 'settler' (a person who settles)., Overusing in non-legal contexts.
Notas de usoUsed commonly in the context of new year's resolutions or goals. More formal in written contexts, less so in casual conversations.Used in legal contexts, often when parties resolve their issues. Not suitable for casual conversation. Prefer 'agreement' in informal discussions.

Perguntas frequentes: Resolution vs Settlement

Qual é a diferença entre Resolution e Settlement?

Resolution: A promise to do something better or to change a bad habit. Settlement: An agreement or decision reached after a dispute.

Qual é mais formal: Resolution e Settlement?

Settlement é a mais formal entre elas.

Resolution e Settlement estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Resolution: B2, Settlement: C1 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Resolution e Settlement de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Resolution e Settlement 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.