Current vs Flow vs Stream

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

Current

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1adjective

Flow

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1noun

Stream

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2noun
 CurrentFlowStream
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈkʌrənt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkɜːrənt/"]/🇬🇧 /["/fləʊ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/fləʊ/"]/🇬🇧 /["/striːm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/striːm/"]/
SignificadoThe present time or now.O movimento suave de algo, como água ou ideias.The smooth movement of something, like water or ideas.Um fluxo de água ou dados que se move continuamente.A flow of water or data that moves continuously.
ExemploThe necklace would be worth over $5 000 at **current prices**.The flow of the river was tranquil and calming.The stream of water flowed gently through the forest.
RegistroNeutroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFRB1B1B2
Classe gramaticaladjectivenounnoun
Colocaçõescurrent events, current situation, current climate, current trendsheavy, large, massive, have, get, obtain, rate, chart, diagram, against the flow, flow among, flow from, the ebb and flow, in full flow, the rate of flow, heavy, large, massive, have, get, obtain, rate, chart, diagram, against the flow, flow among, flow from, the ebb and flow, in full flow, the rate of flow, heavy, large, massive, have, get, obtain, rate, chart, diagram, against the flow, flow among, flow from, the ebb and flow, in full flow, the rate of flow, heavy, large, massive, have, get, obtain, rate, chart, diagram, against the flow, flow among, flow from, the ebb and flow, in full flow, the rate of flow, heavy, large, massive, have, get, obtain, rate, chart, diagram, against the flow, flow among, flow from, the ebb and flow, in full flow, the rate of flowlittle, small, shallow, cross, ford, pollute, flow, run, trickle, bed, across a/​the stream, down a/​the stream, up a/​the stream, the edge of the stream, the side of the stream, thin, air, gas, emit, let in, flow, stream of, constant, continuous, endless, generate, send, let loose, stream of, stream of consciousness, constant, continuous, endless, generate, send, let loose, stream of, stream of consciousness
Antônimospast, futureblockage, stagnation, obstructiondrought, stagnation
Erros comuns'Current' is sometimes confused with 'currency', which means money., Learners may use 'current' incorrectly to describe past events., Mixing up 'current' with 'curriculum' which refers to a course of study.'Flow' used incorrectly as a noun for a person or thing ('the flow of he')., Confused with 'flaw' in written text., Using 'flow' in contexts where a specific flow rate is needed, without specifying it.Confused with 'dream' due to similar sounds., Using 'stream' in a past tense form incorrectly as 'streamed' when referring to current action.
Notas de usoUse 'current' when talking about something happening now. Avoid using it for future or past events. It's formal enough for writing but can also be used in conversation.Use 'fluxo' ao falar de líquidos, ideias ou processos que se movem suavemente. É apropriado em contextos casuais e profissionais, mas evite em discussões muito técnicas sem esclarecimento.Use 'flow' when discussing liquids, ideas, or processes that move smoothly. It's appropriate in both casual and professional contexts, but avoid it in very technical discussions without clarification.Usado ao falar de água corrente ou de envio contínuo de dados online. Geralmente não é usado em escrita formal para água.Used when talking about flowing water or continuously sending data online. Not typically used in formal writing for water.

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Perguntas frequentes: Current vs Flow vs Stream

Qual é a diferença entre Current, Flow e Stream?

Current: The present time or now. Flow: The smooth movement of something, like water or ideas. Stream: A flow of water or data that moves continuously.

Qual é mais avançada: Current, Flow e Stream?

Stream é o nível mais alto, em B2, na escala CEFR.

Current, Flow e Stream estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Current: B1, Flow: B1, Stream: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Current, Flow e Stream?

Current: adjective, Flow: noun, Stream: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Current: The necklace would be worth over $5 000 at **current prices**. Flow: The flow of the river was tranquil and calming. Stream: The stream of water flowed gently through the forest.

Posso usar Current, Flow e Stream de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Current, Flow e Stream 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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