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private eye
[ˈpraɪvət aɪ]
noun
pl: private eyes
detetive particular
1.
A private investigator or detective hired by individuals or organizations to conduct investigations
The private eye was hired to follow the suspect and gather evidence.
O detetive particular foi contratado para seguir o suspeito e reunir provas.
2.
A licensed professional who investigates cases outside of law enforcement
She worked as a private eye specializing in infidelity cases.
Ela trabalhou como detetive particular especializada em casos de infidelidade.
NYC Slang
gumshoe
Synonyms
private investigator
detective
investigator
gumshoe
sleuth
Antonyms
police officer
public detective
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
detetive particular
Most common and formal usage across Brazil
Brazil
investigador privado
Alternative, more formal term
Portugal
detetive privado
European Portuguese variant
Portugal
investigador privado
Formal alternative in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
play detective
do detective work
stick your nose in
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