residentes

[ʁe.zi.ˈdẽ.tʃis]
noun/adjectivemasculine/feminine (agrees with noun)pl: N/A (already plural form)
residents
1. People who live or reside in a particular place
The residents of the neighborhood organized a community meeting.
Os residentes do bairro organizaram uma reunião comunitária.
2. Medical doctors in advanced training at a hospital
The medical residents worked long shifts at the hospital.
Os residentes de medicina trabalhavam em plantões longos no hospital.
3. People who hold legal residence in a country or jurisdiction
Non-residents must pay higher taxes in some states.
Os não-residentes devem pagar impostos mais altos em alguns estados.
In Brazil, 'residentes' is commonly used in healthcare to refer to doctors undergoing specialized training (residência médica). It's also the standard legal term for people with established residence in a municipality or country, which has implications for voting rights, tax obligations, and social benefits.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
habitantesmoradoresocupantesinquilinos
Antonyms / Antônimos
visitantesturistastranseuntesnão-residentes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
residentes
Standard term used throughout Brazil for inhabitants and medical trainees
Rio de Janeiro
residentes/morador
Both terms used interchangeably; 'morador' more colloquial
São Paulo
residentes
Formal usage, particularly in medical and administrative contexts
Portugal
residentes
Identical usage; also used for legal residency status and medical residents

Related Words

residênciaresidirresidentedomicíliomoradia

Related Idioms & Phrases

residentes permanentes (permanent residents)
residentes temporários (temporary residents)
médicos residentes (medical residents/interns)
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