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mentoring

[ˈmen.tər.ɪŋ]
noun/gerund
mentoria
1. The practice of providing guidance, advice, and support to a less experienced person (mentee) by a more experienced person (mentor)
The company offers mentoring programs to help junior employees develop their careers.
A empresa oferece programas de mentoria para ajudar funcionários juniores a desenvolver suas carreiras.
2. The act of serving as a mentor; the relationship between a mentor and mentee
She is passionate about mentoring young professionals in her field.
Ela é apaixonada por fazer mentoria com jovens profissionais em sua área.
Synonyms
coachingguidancetutoringadvisingcounseling

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mentoria
Most common term used in business and educational contexts
Brazil
orientação
Alternative term emphasizing guidance aspect
Portugal
mentoria
Also widely used in Portuguese business environment
Portugal
acompanhamento
Alternative emphasizing follow-up and support

Related Idioms & Phrases

learning from a mentor
take someone under one's wing
pass on knowledge
develop talent
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