coaches

[/ˈkoʊtʃɪz/]
noun/verbpl: coaches
técnicos, treinadores, ônibus
1. Sports professionals who train and instruct athletes or teams
The coaches met to discuss the team's strategy.
Os técnicos se reuniram para discutir a estratégia do time.
2. Large buses used for long-distance travel
The tourists arrived in coaches from the airport.
Os turistas chegaram em ônibus do aeroporto.
3. Private instructors who teach or mentor individuals in a specific skill
Life coaches help people achieve their personal goals.
Os coaches de vida ajudam as pessoas a alcançar seus objetivos pessoais.
4. Third person singular present tense of the verb 'to coach'
She coaches the volleyball team every Tuesday.
Ela treina o time de voleibol todas as terças.
In Brazil, 'técnico' or 'treinador' are traditional terms for sports coaches, but 'coach' has gained popularity in business, wellness, and personal development sectors. In the USA, 'coach' is fundamental to sports culture and educational institutions. The term has become increasingly used globally for life coaching, business coaching, and executive coaching roles.
NYC Slang
Coach - can refer to someone giving you advice or helping you improve, often used in business mentoring contexts
Synonyms / Sinônimos
trainersinstructorsmentorstutorsbuses
Antonyms / Antônimos
athletesplayerstrainees

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
técnicos, treinadores, ônibus
Most common usage for sports professionals and buses
Brazil (modern usage)
coaches
English term increasingly used in business and personal development contexts
Portugal
treinadores, autocarro
Portugal uses 'autocarro' for bus instead of 'ônibus'
São Paulo
técnicos, coaches
Cosmopolitan city with mixed usage of Portuguese and English terms

Related Words

coachingcoachathletetrainingteammentor

Related Idioms & Phrases

coach someone up - to help someone improve or prepare
coaching staff - the group of coaches working together on a team
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