tutors

[/ˈtuːtərz/]
noun/verbpl: N/A (already plural form)
tutores
1. plural noun: people who provide private instruction or guidance to students
The tutors at the learning center help students with math and English.
Os tutores do centro de aprendizagem ajudam os alunos com matemática e inglês.
2. plural noun: legal guardians responsible for the care of a minor
The child's tutors made decisions about her education and welfare.
Os tutores da criança tomaram decisões sobre sua educação e bem-estar.
3. third person singular present verb: provides private instruction to a student
She tutors high school students in science after school.
Ela tutoria alunos do ensino médio em ciências após a escola.
In Brazil, tutoring (tutoria) is a growing educational service, especially popular among middle and upper-class families seeking academic support. Private tutors (tutores particulares) are commonly hired for exam preparation and subject-specific help. The legal guardian sense is more formal and used in official/judicial contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
instructorsteacherscoachesmentorseducatorsguardians
Antonyms / Antônimos
studentspupilslearners

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tutores
Most common term for private instructors and legal guardians
Rio de Janeiro
tutores
Standard usage with no significant regional variation
São Paulo
tutores
Standard usage; may also hear 'mestres particulares' for private instructors
Portugal
tutores
Same translation; less commonly used than in Brazil for private instruction context

Related Words

tutoringtutorialtuitioninstructionmentorshipguardianship

Related Idioms & Phrases

tutor someone in something
serve as a tutor
hire a tutor
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