Dictionary · Portuguese

tutelar

adjective

Senses

  1. 1.

    tutelary, protective

    that protects, guards, or watches over someone or something

  2. 2.

    guardian (legal)

    relating to legal guardianship or custody

Examples

  • "O anjo tutelar protege as crianças."

    The guardian angel protects the children.

  • "O Conselho Tutelar é responsável por zelar pelos direitos das crianças e adolescentes."

    The Guardianship Council is responsible for safeguarding the rights of children and adolescents.

  • "Ela é a divindade tutelar da cidade."

    She is the tutelary deity of the city.

Usage

Formal register. Most commonly seen in "Conselho Tutelar" (Guardianship Council, a Brazilian child protection agency) and "anjo tutelar" (guardian angel). Can also function as a verb meaning "to protect" or "to act as guardian," but the adjective use is far more common.