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Sinônimos para o IELTS: 200+ Palavras para Paráfrase da Banda 7–9

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A maneira mais rápida de saltar da Banda 6 para a Banda 7+ no IELTS não é gramática — é variedade de vocabulário. Os examinadores procuram especificamente por sinônimos e paráfrases. Se você escrever “important” cinco vezes em uma redação, sua nota em Lexical Resource ficará na Banda 5–6. Se você usar “important,” “significant,” “crucial,” “vital” e “essential” — você demonstra a variedade que a Banda 7–9 exige.

Este guia oferece 200+ sinônimos prontos para uso, organizados pelas palavras que os candidatos ao IELTS mais usam em excesso. Cada sinônimo inclui nível de formalidade e frase de exemplo.

Total de sinônimos: 200+
Organizados por: 30 palavras usadas em excesso com 5–8 sinônimos cada
Ideal para: IELTS Writing Task 1 e 2, Speaking Partes 2 e 3, preparação para Banda 7–9
Bônus: Estratégias de paráfrase para cada seção do IELTS

Por que Sinônimos Importam Mais do que Qualquer Outra Habilidade no IELTS

O IELTS avalia seu vocabulário em uma categoria chamada Lexical Resource — equivalendo a 25% das suas notas de Writing e Speaking:

Banda	Descrição do Lexical Resource
5	Vocabulário limitado; repetição frequente das mesmas palavras
6	Vocabulário adequado, mas com alguma imprecisão; tenta parafrasear
7	Vocabulário suficiente para flexibilidade e precisão; usa palavras menos comuns
8	Ampla variedade usada de forma natural e precisa; erros raros
9	Flexibilidade total e uso preciso; muito natural e sofisticado

O salto da Banda 6 para a Banda 7 se resume a uma coisa: você consegue dizer a mesma ideia usando palavras diferentes? Isso é paráfrase, e sinônimos são a ferramenta que a torna possível.

Progressão da Banda 5 à Banda 9 mostrando como a variedade de sinônimos afeta a pontuação

Sinônimos para o IELTS Writing

As 15 Palavras Mais Usadas em Excesso nas Redações do IELTS

1. Important (importante)

Sinônimo	Formalidade	Melhor para	Exemplo
significant	formal	Task 2	Education plays a significant role in economic development.
crucial	formal	Task 2	Time management is crucial for exam success.
vital	formal	Task 2	Clean water is vital for public health.
essential	neutro	Task 1 e 2	It is essential to consider both sides of the argument.
key	neutro	Task 1 e 2	Tourism is a key driver of the local economy.
fundamental	formal	Task 2	Freedom of speech is a fundamental human right.
pivotal	formal	Task 2 (Banda 8+)	Technology has played a pivotal role in transforming education.

2. Increase (aumentar)

Sinônimo	Formalidade	Melhor para	Exemplo
rise	neutro	Task 1	Sales rose sharply in the third quarter.
grow	neutro	Task 1 e 2	The population grew by 15% over the decade.
surge	formal	Task 1	Demand surged during the holiday season.
climb	neutro	Task 1	Unemployment climbed to 8% in 2024.
soar	formal	Task 1	House prices soared in major cities.
expand	formal	Task 2	The government plans to expand public transport.
escalate	formal	Task 2	Costs escalated beyond the original budget.

3. Decrease (diminuir)

Sinônimo	Formalidade	Melhor para	Exemplo
decline	formal	Task 1 e 2	The birth rate has declined steadily since 2010.
drop	neutro	Task 1	Temperatures dropped to below zero overnight.
fall	neutro	Task 1	Exports fell by 12% compared to the previous year.
diminish	formal	Task 2	Interest in traditional media has diminished significantly.
shrink	neutro	Task 1 e 2	The workforce shrank due to automation.
plummet	formal	Task 1	Tourism numbers plummeted during the pandemic.
dwindle	formal	Task 2	Natural resources continue to dwindle.

4. Show (para Task 1 — descrição de dados)

Sinônimo	Formalidade	Melhor para	Exemplo
illustrate	formal	Task 1	The chart illustrates the trends in energy consumption.
demonstrate	formal	Task 1	The data demonstrates a clear correlation.
indicate	formal	Task 1	The figures indicate a significant shift in consumer behavior.
reveal	formal	Task 1	The survey reveals that 60% of respondents prefer online shopping.
depict	formal	Task 1	The graph depicts changes in population over 50 years.
present	neutro	Task 1	The table presents a comparison of five countries.

5. Many / A lot of (muitos / muito)

Sinônimo	Formalidade	Melhor para	Exemplo
numerous	formal	Task 2	Numerous studies support this conclusion.
a significant number of	formal	Task 1 e 2	A significant number of students dropped out.
a considerable amount of	formal	Task 2	A considerable amount of research has been conducted.
the majority of	formal	Task 1 e 2	The majority of respondents agreed with the statement.
a substantial proportion of	formal	Task 1	A substantial proportion of the budget was allocated to defense.
widespread	formal	Task 2	There is widespread concern about air pollution.

6. Good (bom)

Sinônimo	Formalidade	Melhor para	Exemplo
beneficial	formal	Task 2	Exercise is beneficial for both physical and mental health.
advantageous	formal	Task 2	Living near the city center is advantageous for commuters.
positive	neutro	Task 2	Technology has had a positive impact on education.
favorable	formal	Task 2	Economic conditions were favorable for small businesses.
effective	neutro	Task 2	Online learning can be an effective alternative.

7. Bad (ruim)

Sinônimo	Formalidade	Melhor para	Exemplo
detrimental	formal	Task 2	Excessive screen time is detrimental to children’s development.
adverse	formal	Task 2	Pollution has adverse effects on public health.
harmful	neutro	Task 2	Processed food can be harmful if consumed regularly.
negative	neutro	Task 2	Social media can have a negative influence on self-esteem.
damaging	neutro	Task 2	The scandal was damaging to the company’s reputation.

8. Think / Believe (pensar / acreditar)

Sinônimo	Formalidade	Melhor para	Exemplo
argue	formal	Task 2	Some experts argue that AI will replace most jobs.
contend	formal	Task 2 (Banda 8+)	Critics contend that the policy has failed.
maintain	formal	Task 2	The government maintains that the economy is recovering.
assert	formal	Task 2	The report asserts that climate change is accelerating.
hold the view that	formal	Task 2	Many educators hold the view that exams are outdated.
be of the opinion that	formal	Task 2	I am of the opinion that education should be free.

9. Problem (problema)

Sinônimo	Formalidade	Melhor para	Exemplo
issue	neutro	Task 2	Unemployment is a pressing issue in many countries.
challenge	neutro	Task 2	Climate change is the biggest challenge of our time.
concern	formal	Task 2	There is growing concern about data privacy.
drawback	neutro	Task 2	One drawback of remote work is social isolation.
obstacle	formal	Task 2	Language barriers are a major obstacle for immigrants.
dilemma	formal	Task 2	This creates a moral dilemma for policymakers.

10. Give / Provide (dar / fornecer)

Sinônimo	Formalidade	Melhor para	Exemplo
offer	neutro	Task 2	Universities offer a wide range of courses.
supply	neutro	Task 1 e 2	The factory supplies components to three countries.
deliver	neutro	Task 2	The program delivers training to over 5,000 teachers.
yield	formal	Task 1 e 2	The investment yielded a 15% return.

11. Change (mudar)

Sinônimo	Formalidade	Melhor para	Exemplo
transform	formal	Task 2	Technology has transformed the way people communicate.
alter	formal	Task 2	Climate change is altering weather patterns worldwide.
shift	neutro	Task 1 e 2	There has been a significant shift toward renewable energy.
modify	formal	Task 2	The government modified the policy after public outcry.
evolve	neutro	Task 2	Consumer behavior has evolved rapidly in the digital age.
fluctuate	formal	Task 1	Oil prices fluctuated throughout the year.

12. People (pessoas)

Sinônimo	Formalidade	Melhor para	Exemplo
individuals	formal	Task 2	Individuals should take responsibility for their health.
citizens	formal	Task 2	Citizens have the right to access public services.
the population	formal	Task 1 e 2	The population of urban areas is growing.
residents	neutro	Task 2	Local residents opposed the construction project.
the public	formal	Task 2	The public has become more aware of environmental issues.
society	formal	Task 2	Society benefits when education is accessible to all.

13. Help (ajudar)

Sinônimo	Formalidade	Melhor para	Exemplo
assist	formal	Task 2	Technology can assist students with learning disabilities.
facilitate	formal	Task 2 (Banda 8+)	Online platforms facilitate communication across borders.
enable	formal	Task 2	Scholarships enable students from low-income families to attend university.
support	neutro	Task 2	Governments should support small businesses through tax incentives.
contribute to	formal	Task 2	Regular exercise contributes to better mental health.

14. Cause (causar)

Sinônimo	Formalidade	Melhor para	Exemplo
lead to	neutro	Task 2	Poverty often leads to higher crime rates.
result in	formal	Task 2	The policy resulted in widespread job losses.
give rise to	formal	Task 2 (Banda 8+)	Rapid urbanization has given rise to numerous social problems.
trigger	formal	Task 2	The announcement triggered a sharp decline in stock prices.
bring about	formal	Task 2	Technological advances brought about a revolution in communication.
stem from	formal	Task 2	Many health problems stem from a sedentary lifestyle.

15. About / Approximately (aproximadamente)

Sinônimo	Formalidade	Melhor para	Exemplo
approximately	formal	Task 1	Approximately 45% of respondents chose option A.
roughly	neutro	Task 1	Roughly half of the population lives in urban areas.
around	neutro	Task 1	Around 30 million tourists visit the country annually.
just over / just under	neutro	Task 1	Just over 60% of students passed the exam.
in the region of	formal	Task 1	The cost was in the region of $5 million.

Sinônimos para o IELTS Speaking

O Speaking exige sinônimos diferentes do Writing. Você precisa de palavras que soem naturais em conversa.

16. Very (muito)

Sinônimo	Registro	Exemplo
extremely	neutro	The exam was extremely difficult.
incredibly	informal	The food there is incredibly good.
remarkably	formal	She is remarkably talented for her age.
exceptionally	formal	The weather was exceptionally warm this year.
particularly	neutro	I am particularly interested in marine biology.
highly	neutro	It is a highly competitive program.

17. Like / Enjoy (gostar)

Sinônimo	Registro	Exemplo
enjoy	neutro	I really enjoy hiking in the mountains.
be fond of	levemente formal	I am quite fond of Italian cuisine.
be keen on	neutro (britânico)	I have always been keen on photography.
be passionate about	neutro	I am passionate about environmental conservation.
be into	informal	I am really into Korean dramas at the moment.
appreciate	neutro	I appreciate good architecture when I travel.

18. Interesting (interessante)

Sinônimo	Registro	Exemplo
fascinating	neutro	The documentary about deep-sea creatures was fascinating.
captivating	formal	The speaker gave a captivating presentation.
compelling	formal	The book presents a compelling argument for change.
thought-provoking	formal	It was a thought-provoking discussion.
intriguing	neutro	I find the history of ancient civilizations intriguing.
engaging	neutro	The course was highly engaging.

19. Difficult (difícil)

Sinônimo	Registro	Exemplo
challenging	neutro	The project was challenging but rewarding.
demanding	neutro	It is a very demanding job that requires long hours.
tough	informal	It was a tough decision to leave my hometown.
daunting	formal	Moving to a foreign country can be quite daunting.
complex	formal	The issue is more complex than it appears.

20. Happy (feliz)

Sinônimo	Registro	Exemplo
delighted	neutro	I was delighted to receive the scholarship.
thrilled	neutro	I am thrilled about starting my new job.
pleased	neutro	I am really pleased with my progress.
content	neutro	I feel content with my life at the moment.
ecstatic	informal	I was ecstatic when I heard the news.
grateful	neutro	I am grateful for the opportunities I have had.

21. Big (grande)

Sinônimo	Registro	Exemplo
enormous	neutro	There is an enormous demand for affordable housing.
vast	formal	The country has vast natural resources.
substantial	formal	They made a substantial investment in renewable energy.
immense	formal	The project required an immense amount of effort.
considerable	formal	There is a considerable difference between the two systems.

22. Small (pequeno)

Sinônimo	Registro	Exemplo
slight	neutro	There was a slight improvement in test scores.
marginal	formal	The difference in results was marginal.
modest	neutro	The country saw modest economic growth.
negligible	formal	The environmental impact was negligible.
minor	neutro	It was a minor issue that was quickly resolved.

23. Fast (rápido)

Sinônimo	Registro	Exemplo
rapid	formal	There has been rapid growth in the tech industry.
swift	formal	The government took swift action.
prompt	formal	They received a prompt response to their complaint.
dramatic (para mudanças)	neutro	There was a dramatic increase in online shopping.
steep (para dados)	neutro	The graph shows a steep rise in prices.

24. Slow (lento)

Sinônimo	Registro	Exemplo
gradual	neutro	There was a gradual improvement over the decade.
steady	neutro	The recovery has been slow but steady.
moderate	neutro	Growth was moderate compared to the previous year.
sluggish	formal	Economic growth remained sluggish throughout the period.

Sinônimos para Banda 9 — Paráfrase Avançada

25. As a result / Therefore (como resultado / portanto)

Sinônimo	Exemplo
consequently	Consequently, many families were forced to relocate.
as a consequence	As a consequence, the government introduced new regulations.
thereby	The program reduces waste, thereby lowering operational costs.
hence	The evidence is inconclusive; hence, further research is needed.
thus	The population is aging, thus increasing demand for healthcare.
this has led to	This has led to a significant shift in public opinion.

26. However / But (no entanto / mas)

Sinônimo	Exemplo
nevertheless	The plan was expensive. Nevertheless, the government approved it.
nonetheless	The evidence is limited. Nonetheless, the trend is clear.
on the other hand	Urban areas offer more jobs. On the other hand, rural areas offer better quality of life.
conversely	Developed nations consume more energy. Conversely, developing nations face energy poverty.
despite this	The policy was unpopular. Despite this, it achieved its goals.
that said	The system is not perfect. That said, it is a significant improvement.

27. For example (por exemplo)

Sinônimo	Exemplo
for instance	For instance, Japan has invested heavily in renewable energy.
such as	Many countries, such as Norway and Sweden, have strong social safety nets.
to illustrate	To illustrate, consider the case of Singapore’s education system.
a case in point is	A case in point is the success of Finland’s education model.
this is exemplified by	This is exemplified by the rapid growth of e-commerce.

28. In conclusion (em conclusão)

Sinônimo	Exemplo
to sum up	To sum up, the benefits of public transport outweigh the drawbacks.
in summary	In summary, a balanced approach is needed.
on balance	On balance, globalization has been positive for developing countries.
all things considered	All things considered, the policy has been a success.
taking everything into account	Taking everything into account, I believe education is the key.

29. In my opinion (na minha opinião)

Sinônimo	Exemplo
from my perspective	From my perspective, work-life balance is more important than salary.
I would argue that	I would argue that government regulation is necessary.
it seems to me that	It seems to me that technology has made life easier overall.
I am inclined to believe	I am inclined to believe that traditional education still has value.
as I see it	As I see it, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.

30. According to (de acordo com)

Sinônimo	Exemplo
research suggests that	Research suggests that bilingual children develop cognitive advantages.
studies have shown that	Studies have shown that regular exercise reduces stress.
evidence indicates that	Evidence indicates that early intervention is most effective.
data reveals that	Data reveals that urban populations are growing rapidly.
experts maintain that	Experts maintain that renewable energy is the future.

Como Parafrasear em Cada Seção do IELTS

Três técnicas de paráfrase para o IELTS

Parafraseando no Writing Task 1

No Task 1, você deve parafrasear a pergunta na introdução. Nunca copie as palavras exatas.

Pergunta: The chart below shows the percentage of households with internet access in three countries between 2000 and 2020.

Abordagem	Versão parafraseada
Troca de vocabulário	The chart illustrates the proportion of homes with internet connectivity in three nations over a twenty-year period.
Mudança de estrutura	Internet access rates in three countries from 2000 to 2020 are depicted in the chart.
Combinação	The given chart compares the share of households that had access to the internet in three different countries between 2000 and 2020.

Parafraseando no Writing Task 2

No Task 2, parafraseie a pergunta da redação na introdução E use sinônimos ao longo do texto para evitar repetição.

Pergunta original: Some people think that governments should spend money on faster public transport.

Introdução parafraseada: It is widely debated whether government funding should be directed toward improving public transport or allocated to other essential services such as education and healthcare.

Parafraseando no Speaking

No Speaking, o examinador avalia se você consegue reformular a pergunta sem repeti-la palavra por palavra.

Banda 6 (repete a pergunta)	Banda 7+ (parafraseía)
Yes, I think technology has changed the way people communicate because…	Absolutely. I think digital tools have completely transformed how we interact with one another.

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