incompetent guide
[/ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt ɡaɪd/]
noun phrasepl: incompetent guides
guia incompetente
1. A person who leads or directs others but lacks the necessary skills, knowledge, or ability to do so effectively
The incompetent guide led the tourists in circles through the old city.
O guia incompetente levou os turistas em círculos pela cidade antiga.
2. A leader or mentor who is unable to provide adequate instruction, direction, or supervision
Working under an incompetent guide made the internship frustrating.
Trabalhar sob a orientação de um guia incompetente tornou o estágio frustrante.
In Brazil, tourism is significant, and the concept of an 'guia incompetente' is often discussed in traveler forums and reviews. The term is used both literally (for tour guides) and figuratively (for any ineffective leader or mentor). In the USA, particularly in New York City, this might be expressed more colloquially as 'a bum guide' or 'a phony guide,' reflecting American directness in criticism.
NYC Slang
a bum guide / a phony guide
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