Ass vs Fool vs Idiot vs You prick

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

Ass

VulgarTop 5000 (bastante comum)

Fool

Top 2000 (comum)B2noun

Idiot

VulgarTop 2000 (comum)C1noun

You prick

VulgarAcima de 10.000 (menos comum)
Mais formal: Fool
 AssFoolIdiotYou prick
Pronúncia🇬🇧 //æs//🇺🇸 //æs//🇬🇧 /["/fuːl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/fuːl/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈɪdiət/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɪdiət/"]/🇬🇧 //juː prɪk//🇺🇸 //ju prɪk//
SignificadoA donkey or a rude term for a person's bottom.alguém que comete erros ou é facilmente enganadoa person who makes mistakes or is easily trickedUma pessoa muito boba ou estúpida.A very silly or stupid person.An insult or a term for a small sharp object.
ExemploHe made a real ass of himself at the party.He felt like a fool after forgetting his best friend's birthday.When I lost my passport, I felt such an idiot.I can’t believe you did that, you prick!
RegistroVulgarNeutroVulgarVulgar
Quão comumTop 5000 (bastante comum)Top 2000 (comum)Top 2000 (comum)Acima de 10.000 (menos comum)
Nível CEFR-B2C1-
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõeskick someone's ass, stupid ass, lazy assbig, great, silly, feel, feel like, look, like a fool, fool of a something, act the fool, play the fool, be no foolbabbling, big, blithering, be, feel, feel like, make an idiot of yourself, babbling, big, blithering, be, feel, feel like, make an idiot of yourselfyou prick!, what a prick!, such a prick!
Antônimosgentleman, lord, mastergenius, sensible, wisegenius, smart, intellect-
Erros comunsConfused with 'arse', which is more common in British English., Using it in formal contexts where it may offend., Mispronouncing it as 'as' instead of including the 's' sound.Using 'fool' as a verb without an object, e.g., 'I fool.', Confusing 'fool' with 'fools' as plural without context., Overusing in formal conversations where 'deceived' may be more appropriate.Used in formal writing or speeches., Overused, making it sound less impactful., Confused with 'moron' or 'fool' in severity.Confusing 'prick' with 'prickly' - they have different meanings., Using it in formal situations - inappropriate and offensive., Thinking it's a harmless nickname - it's an insult.
Notas de usoUsed informally, often to insult someone. Can also refer to a donkey in casual contexts. Avoid in formal settings.Usado quando alguém é enganado ou toma uma decisão boba. Evite em contextos sérios para não ofender alguém.Used when someone is deceived or makes a silly decision. Avoid in serious contexts to not offend someone.Considerada uma ofensa, essa palavra é geralmente usada em situações informais. Não é apropriada em contextos formais ou conversas educadas. Use com cautela perto de amigos e familiares.Considered an insult, this word is usually used in informal situations. It's not appropriate in formal contexts or polite conversations. Use caution around friends and family.'You prick' is an offensive term often used to insult someone. It may be appropriate in very informal contexts but should generally be avoided due to its vulgar nature.

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Perguntas frequentes: Ass vs Fool vs Idiot vs You prick

Qual é a diferença entre Ass, Fool, Idiot e You prick?

Ass: A donkey or a rude term for a person's bottom. Fool: a person who makes mistakes or is easily tricked Idiot: A very silly or stupid person. You prick: An insult or a term for a small sharp object.

Qual é mais formal: Ass, Fool, Idiot e You prick?

Fool é a mais formal entre elas.

Qual é mais avançada: Ass, Fool, Idiot e You prick?

Idiot é o nível mais alto, em C1, na escala CEFR.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Ass: He made a real ass of himself at the party. Fool: He felt like a fool after forgetting his best friend's birthday. Idiot: When I lost my passport, I felt such an idiot. You prick: I can’t believe you did that, you prick!

Posso usar Ass, Fool, Idiot e You prick de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Ass, Fool, Idiot e You prick 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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