手早い答え
evidência は結論を支える兆候、prova は立証資料で「試験」の意味もあります。
確実な見分け方は、英語から訳す前に、その単語の働きを見きわめることです。
それぞれの単語の働き
evidência
evidence or clear indication
Use evidência for a fact or sign that supports a conclusion or makes something apparent.
prova
proof, evidence, or test
Use prova for material used to establish a claim, or an examination of knowledge or performance.
選び方
- evidência: Choose evidência if the sentence points to a fact or sign that supports a conclusion or makes something apparent.
- prova: Choose prova if the sentence points to material used to establish a claim, or an examination of knowledge or performance.
例文
Os exames mostraram evidências de infecção.
The tests showed evidence of infection.
A gravação foi aceita como prova.
The recording was accepted as evidence.
よくある落とし穴
One evidência may not constitute conclusive prova. Legal and scientific standards decide how strong the support must be.
文脈の中で練習する
自分の実生活から文を一つ選び、二回書いてみましょう。一度はevidênciaで、もう一度はprovaで。どちらも成り立ちそうなら、意味の違いを言葉にしてみましょう。