Roughly vs That's about that much

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

Roughly

Top 2000 (comum)B2adverb

That's about that much

InformalAcima de 10.000 (menos comum)
Mais formal: RoughlyMais comum: Roughly
 RoughlyThat's about that much
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈrʌfli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈrʌfli/"]/🇬🇧 //ðæts əˈbaʊt ðæt mʌtʃ//🇺🇸 //ðæts əˈbaʊt ðæt mʌtʃ//
SignificadoMais ou menos, não exatamenteApproximately, not exactlyIt refers to a specific amount or level.
ExemploSales are up by roughly 10 per cent.I need that much money to buy the new phone.
RegistroNeutroInformal
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)
Nível CEFRB2-
Classe gramaticaladverb
Colocaçõesroughly speaking, roughly estimated, roughly the same, roughly translatesthat much money, that much time, that much effort
Antônimosexactly, precisely-
Erros comunsUsed in place of 'exactly' or 'precisely'., Incorrectly placed at the end of the sentence., Confused with 'rough' as an adjective.Confused with 'That's about that many' when talking about countable nouns., Used in overly formal contexts where a simpler expression would suffice.
Notas de usoUse 'aproximadamente' ou 'mais ou menos' quando quiser dar uma estimativa. É informal e serve para a maioria das situações, mas evite em textos muito formais.Use 'roughly' when you want to give an estimate or approximation. It’s neutral and suitable for most contexts, but avoid in very formal writing.Use this phrase to indicate a particular quantity or extent, usually in casual conversation. It may not be suitable for formal settings.

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Perguntas frequentes: Roughly vs That's about that much

Qual é a diferença entre Roughly e That's about that much?

Roughly: Approximately, not exactly That's about that much: It refers to a specific amount or level.

Qual é mais formal: Roughly e That's about that much?

Roughly é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais comum: Roughly e That's about that much?

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

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Roughly: Sales are up by roughly 10 per cent. That's about that much: I need that much money to buy the new phone.

Posso usar Roughly e That's about that much de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Roughly e That's about that much 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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