bad record

[/bæd ˈrekərd/]
noun phrasepl: bad records
antecedente criminal / histórico ruim / má reputação
1. A history of criminal convictions or arrests that negatively affects someone's legal status or reputation
He couldn't get the job because he had a bad record.
Ele não conseguiu o emprego porque tinha antecedentes criminais.
2. A documented history of poor performance, behavior, or accomplishments
The company has a bad record on environmental practices.
A empresa tem um histórico ruim em práticas ambientais.
3. A negative reputation or track record in a particular field or activity
She has a bad record when it comes to keeping deadlines.
Ela tem um histórico ruim em cumprir prazos.
In both Brazil and the USA, a bad record significantly impacts employment opportunities, housing, and social standing. In Brazil, the term 'ficha suja' (dirty record) carries particular stigma, especially in hiring. The concept of rehabilitation and record expungement varies between countries, with different legal implications for employment and background checks.
NYC Slang
rep / street cred (negative) / prior(s)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
criminal recordarrest recordpoor track recordnegative historypast offenses
Antonyms / Antônimos
clean recordgood recordspotless recordpositive history

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
antecedentes criminais / histórico ruim
most common in legal and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ficha suja / má reputação
colloquial usage; 'ficha suja' literally means 'dirty record'
São Paulo
antecedentes / passado duvidoso
formal and business contexts
Portugal
antecedentes criminais / má conduta
more formal legal terminology used

Related Words

criminal historyconvictionarrestbackground checkreputationoffensecharge

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a black mark against you
a stain on your record
a skeleton in your closet
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