手早い答え
verboso は語数過多、prolixo はさらに冗長さ・脱線・焦点不足を含みます。
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
prolixo
prolix or overlong
Use prolixo for excessively lengthy, diffuse, and slow to reach the point.
verboso
wordy or verbose
Use verboso for using more words than necessary or favoring abundant verbal expression.
選び方
- prolixo: Choose prolixo if the sentence points to excessively lengthy, diffuse, and slow to reach the point.
- verboso: Choose verboso if the sentence points to using more words than necessary or favoring abundant verbal expression.
例文
O parecer ficou prolixo e repetitivo.
The opinion became prolix and repetitive.
O estilo verboso dificultou a leitura.
The verbose style made reading difficult.
よくある落とし穴
The words often overlap as criticism. A text can be locally verboso, while prolixo more strongly judges its overall progress.
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prolixoで、もう一度はverboso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。