Signature vs Signing

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

Signature

Top 2000 (comum) B2 noun

Signing

Top 5000 (bastante comum)

Mais comum: Signature

	Signature	Signing
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/ˈsɪɡnətʃə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈsɪɡnətʃər/"]/	🇬🇧 //ˈsaɪnɪŋ// 🇺🇸 //ˈsaɪnɪŋ//
Significado	O nome de uma pessoa escrito de um jeito especial. A person's name written in a special way.	The act of writing your name or making motions to communicate.
Exemplo	Please add your signature at the bottom of the form to confirm your agreement.	She is signing the contract to finalize the deal.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 2000 (comum)	Top 5000 (bastante comum)
Nível CEFR	B2	-
Classe gramatical	noun
Colocações	illegible, handwritten, valid, put, scrawl, scribble, illegible, handwritten, valid, put, scrawl, scribble, characteristic, distinctive, telltale, detect, bear, leave, signature of	sign a contract, sign a document, sign language, sign an agreement, sign your name
Antônimos	anonymous, unsigned	-
Erros comuns	Confused with 'autograph' — an autograph is usually meant for fans., Misused in phrases like 'signature dish' when talking about a name., Incorrectly spelled as 'signiture'.	Confused with 'signs' as in symbols or indicators., Using 'signing' when referring to just writing instead of signing specifically., Mixing up 'sign' as a noun and verb.
Notas de uso	Use 'assinatura' para se referir ao nome escrito de alguém, especialmente em documentos oficiais. Evite em situações casuais onde a caligrafia não é o foco. Use 'signature' when referring to someone's written name, especially on official documents. Avoid in casual situations where handwriting is not the focus.	Used in both formal and informal contexts. 'Signing' often refers to legally signing documents, but it can also mean using sign language. Avoid using it in very casual contexts when discussing informal activities.

Veja em clipes reais

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

The phone you filmed the Hooded Hero with had the same cryptographic signature

Breaking Bad › S1 E1

No, no. Chili P's my signature.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. › S1 E1

The phone you filmed the Hooded Hero with had the same cryptographic signature

Breaking Bad › S1 E1

No, no. Chili P's my signature.

Signature

I didn't sign up for this!

and was signing some autographs,

I didn't sign up for this!

and was signing some autographs,

Signing

Perguntas frequentes: Signature vs Signing

Qual é a diferença entre Signature e Signing?

Signature: A person's name written in a special way. Signing: The act of writing your name or making motions to communicate.

Qual é mais comum: Signature e Signing?

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

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Signature: Please add your signature at the bottom of the form to confirm your agreement. Signing: She is signing the contract to finalize the deal.

Posso usar Signature e Signing de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Signature e Signing 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.