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
 SizeVolume
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/saɪz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/saɪz/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈvɒljuːm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈvɑːljəm/"]/
Significadohow big or small something isThe amount of space a substance or object occupies, or how loud something is.
ExemploThe size of the shirt was too small for me.The volume of this box is quite large, making it perfect for storage.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRA2B2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesconsiderable, 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 matterstotal, 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
Antônimossmall, tiny, minutesilence, quiet, smallness
Erros comunsConfusing '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 usoUsed 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.

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