Terms vs Words

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

Terms

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 noun

Words

Bloco de alta frequência

	Terms	Words
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/tɜːmz/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/tɜːrmz/"]/	🇬🇧 //wɜːdz// 🇺🇸 //wɝːdz//
Significado	Words or phrases that have a specific meaning.	Letras ou sons que têm um significado. Letters or sounds that make a meaning.
Exemplo	The terms of the contract were clearly stated to avoid any misunderstandings.	He has a way with words that captivates everyone.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Bloco de alta frequência
Nível CEFR	B2	-
Classe gramatical	noun
Colocações	terms and conditions, technical terms, legal terms, terms of service, payment terms	choose words, use words, find words, express words, hear words
Antônimos	agreements, conditions, contracts	silence, quiet
Erros comuns	Confused with 'conditions' - they are related but not the same., Using 'terms' in singular form when referring to multiple items., Not distinguishing between technical terms and colloquial terms.	Confused with 'word' when referring to a single term., Using 'words' as a verb instead of a noun., Omitting the plural form when necessary in context.
Notas de uso	Use 'terms' when discussing definitions, agreements, or conditions. Avoid using it in very casual conversations where simpler words are preferred.	Usado tanto na fala quanto na escrita em inglês. Em contextos informais, 'words' também pode significar promessas. Evite usar em contextos excessivamente formais. Used in both spoken and written English. In informal settings, 'words' can also mean promises. Avoid using in overly formal contexts.

Veja em clipes reais

I said the words: "Don't forget my father's watch."

The Wire › S1 E1

Well, say the words, Bunk.

FORREST: And he liked to say the "F" word.

I said the words: "Don't forget my father's watch."

The Wire › S1 E1

Well, say the words, Bunk.

Words

Perguntas frequentes: Terms vs Words

Qual é a diferença entre Terms e Words?

Terms: Words or phrases that have a specific meaning. Words: Letters or sounds that make a meaning.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Terms: The terms of the contract were clearly stated to avoid any misunderstandings. Words: He has a way with words that captivates everyone.

Posso usar Terms e Words de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Terms e Words 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.