Risk vs Threat

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

Risk

Top 1000 (muito comum) B1 noun

Threat

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 noun

	Risk	Threat
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/rɪsk/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/rɪsk/"]/	🇬🇧 //θrɛt// 🇺🇸 //θrɛt//
Significado	the chance of something bad happening	A person or thing that can cause harm or danger.
Exemplo	There is a risk involved in investing in the stock market.	The storm posed a serious threat to the coastal town.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	B1	B2
Classe gramatical	noun	noun
Colocações	big, considerable, enormous, degree, level, element, face, run, take, outweigh something, group, factor, assessment, at risk, at risk from, at risk of, at your own risk, an increase in risk, a reduction in risk, big, considerable, enormous, degree, level, element, face, run, take, outweigh something, group, factor, assessment, at risk, at risk from, at risk of, at your own risk, an increase in risk, a reduction in risk, big, considerable, enormous, degree, level, element, face, run, take, outweigh something, group, factor, assessment, at risk, at risk from, at risk of, at your own risk, an increase in risk, a reduction in risk	credible threat, imminent threat, serious threat, direct threat
Antônimos	safety, certainty	safety, security
Erros comuns	Confusing risk with danger - risk is about possibility, while danger implies a higher chance of harm., Using 'risks' as a singular noun - remember to use the correct plural or singular form., Omitting the object when saying 'risk' - always specify what is being risked.	Confused with 'threaten', which is a verb., Overuse 'threat' when referring to minor inconveniences.
Notas de uso	Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. When discussing financial matters, 'risk' is frequent; however, it may not be appropriate in casual conversation about personal matters unless framed carefully.	Used in both formal and informal contexts; often refers to danger from people or situations.

Perguntas frequentes: Risk vs Threat

Qual é a diferença entre Risk e Threat?

Risk: the chance of something bad happening Threat: A person or thing that can cause harm or danger.

Qual é mais avançada: Risk e Threat?

Threat é o nível mais alto, em B2, na escala CEFR.

Risk e Threat estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Risk: B1, Threat: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Risk e Threat?

Risk: noun, Threat: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Risk: There is a risk involved in investing in the stock market. Threat: The storm posed a serious threat to the coastal town.

Posso usar Risk e Threat de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Risk e Threat 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.