Semester vs Session

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

Semester

Top 2000 (comum)

Session

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun
 SemesterSession
Pronúncia🇬🇧 //sɪˈmɛstə//🇺🇸 //sɪˈmɛstər//🇬🇧 /["/ˈseʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈseʃn/"]/
SignificadoA part of the school year, usually half a year long.A period of time when people meet to do something, like a class or a meeting.
ExemploI have three classes this semester.She attended a fascinating session on climate change.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR-B2
Classe gramaticalnoun
Colocaçõesfall semester, spring semester, academic semester, semester gradeslengthy, long, short, do, have, offer (somebody), take place, last, guitarist, musician, singer, session on, inaugural, opening, closing, hold, attend, boycott, convene, take place, begin, at a/​the session, in a/​the session, in session
Antônimos-break, intermission
Erros comunsConfused with 'trimester', which is a different time period., Incorrectly pluralized as 'semesters' when referring to a single period., Using 'semester' with non-academic subjects.Confused with 'cession', which refers to giving up rights or property., Using 'sessions' for non-related activities; ensure it's an organized event., Mispronouncing as 'sess-shun' instead of 'sess-ion'.
Notas de usoUsed in academic contexts, particularly in high school and college. It's less common in non-academic settings. Avoid using informally.Typically used in academic, business, or therapeutic contexts. Avoid using in casual conversations unless referring to informal gatherings, like a game session.

Perguntas frequentes: Semester vs Session

Qual é a diferença entre Semester e Session?

Semester: A part of the school year, usually half a year long. Session: A period of time when people meet to do something, like a class or a meeting.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Semester: I have three classes this semester. Session: She attended a fascinating session on climate change.

Posso usar Semester e Session de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Semester e Session 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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