Size vs Volume
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Size
Top 1000 (muito comum)A2noun
Volume
Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun
| Size | Volume | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/saɪz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/saɪz/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈvɒljuːm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈvɑːljəm/"]/ |
| Significado | how big or small something is | The amount of space a substance or object occupies, or how loud something is. |
| Exemplo | The size of the shirt was too small for me. | The volume of this box is quite large, making it perfect for storage. |
| Registro | Neutro | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 1000 (muito comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) |
| Nível CEFR | A2 | B2 |
| Classe gramatical | noun | noun |
| Colocações | considerable, enormous, fair, adjust, change, control, grow, increase, decline, from the size of, in size, in the size of, given the size of something, half the size of something, two, three, etc. times the size of something, large, medium, small, range, variety, be, take, wear, fit somebody, in a/your size, be a size too big, small, etc., size matters | total, interior, internal, calculate, measure, by volume, in volume, sheer, considerable, enormous, increase, decrease, reduce, double, grow, increase, high, loud, full, increase, turn up, decrease, control, dial, knob, at… volume, volume on, bound, leather-bound, companion, series, edit, illustrate, publish, in a/the volume, volume of, volume on, run to five, several, etc. volumes, bound, leather-bound, companion, series, edit, illustrate, publish, in a/the volume, volume of, volume on, run to five, several, etc. volumes |
| Antônimos | small, tiny, minute | silence, quiet, smallness |
| Erros comuns | Confusing 'size' with 'sized'; 'sized' is used as an adjective., Using 'size' where 'amount' would be more appropriate when referring to uncountable quantities., Saying 'the sizes of the shoes' instead of 'the shoe sizes'. | Confusing volume with 'amount' when discussing quantity in general., Using it incorrectly as a verb instead of the noun form., Saying 'high volume' when referring to low sound levels. |
| Notas de uso | Used in both formal and informal contexts. 'Size' is suitable for descriptions of objects, clothing, and measurements but is less appropriate for abstract concepts without clear dimensions. | Use 'volume' for both physical space and sound levels. It's neutral and appropriate in most contexts, from casual conversations to formal discussions. Avoid using it for abstract concepts like 'volume of work.' |
Perguntas frequentes: Size vs Volume
Qual é a diferença entre Size e Volume?
Size: how big or small something is Volume: The amount of space a substance or object occupies, or how loud something is.
Qual é mais avançada: Size e Volume?
Volume é o nível mais alto, em B2, na escala CEFR.
Size e Volume estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Size: A2, Volume: B2 na escala CEFR.
Que classe gramatical são Size e Volume?
Size: noun, Volume: noun.
Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?
Size: The size of the shirt was too small for me. Volume: The volume of this box is quite large, making it perfect for storage.
Posso usar Size e Volume de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Size e Volume 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.