types

[/taɪps/]
nounpl: types
tipos
1. plural of type; a category or kind of something distinguished by some distinctive characteristic
There are many types of animals in the rainforest.
Existem muitos tipos de animais na floresta tropical.
2. individuals or things that belong to a particular category or group
These types of people are always helpful.
Esses tipos de pessoas são sempre prestativos.
3. distinctive forms or styles of something
The designer creates different types of furniture.
O designer cria diferentes tipos de móveis.
4. characters or symbols used in printing or writing
The printer has various types of metal letters.
A impressora tem vários tipos de letras metálicas.
In both American English and Brazilian Portuguese, 'types' is commonly used in everyday conversation to categorize people, objects, or concepts. In Brazil, it's casual and informal, especially when referring to people ('que tipo de pessoa'). The word is fundamental in both cultures for classification and description.
NYC Slang
types of people → 'kinda people' or referring to individuals as 'these types' with casual dismissal
Synonyms / Sinônimos
categorieskindsvarietiessortsclassesgroupsforms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
tipos
Standard and widely used term for categories or kinds
Rio de Janeiro
tipos
Used colloquially to refer to people or individuals, often with a casual tone
São Paulo
tipos
Standard usage, also used in business and formal contexts
Portugal
tipos
Similar usage, though 'espécies' or 'variedades' may be preferred in some contexts

Related Words

typetypingtypedtypecastcategoryclassificationvarieties

Related Idioms & Phrases

all types of
types like these
every type of
what types of
different types of
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