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dependable guide

[dɪˈpɛndəbəl ɡaɪd]
noun phrasepl: dependable guides / guias confiáveis
guia confiável
1. A person or resource that can be relied upon to provide accurate, trustworthy direction or assistance
The experienced tour guide proved to be a dependable guide through the complex historical site.
O guia turístico experiente provou ser uma guia confiável através do sítio histórico complexo.
2. A reliable reference, manual, or instructional material that can be trusted for accurate information
This handbook is a dependable guide for beginners learning programming.
Este manual é uma guia confiável para iniciantes aprendendo programação.
Synonyms
reliable guidetrustworthy guidefaithful guidesteady guide
Antonyms
unreliable guideuntrustworthy guidemisleading guide

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
guia confiável
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
guia confiável
Commonly used in business and tourism contexts
Rio de Janeiro
guia de confiança
Alternative phrasing sometimes preferred
Portugal
guia fiável
Uses 'fiável' instead of 'confiável'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a sure bet
someone you can bank on
a steady hand
pillar of support
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