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Pip Boy · 04-24-2019, 01:48 PM

Ok, trying to help here, one by one.

1 - How does 'Caçadores de diabo' sound as an unoffficial, general self-designation for Brazilian monster hunters, mostly members of military or police special tactical units like CORE, BOPE, GRUMEC, etc.?
Sounds good, but it's literally 'Devil Hunters'. For Demon Hunters it's more acurate the term: Caçadores de Demônios. Caça-Demônios can also be used, it's a little more informal. You can switch Demônios (Demons) for Monstros (Monsters) on each one; so, Caçadores de monstros ou Caça-monstros.

2 - Does anyone know if Brazil might have Caçadores units in their military, which could mean that monster hunters not in those units would not use the term to describe their work?
Yes. Brazil has Caçadores units, like so: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ca%C3%A7ador_(militar). In modern Brazilian military, this term came to be denominated "pressure combat" in precision shooters of the Army; which must always be in pairs and are responsible for harassing enemy troops. So, you can look for a substitute name, if you like; OR use Caçador despite all this as a cover up name for covert ops, perhaps.

3 - And what words might Brazilians use to refer to a commando, in a general sense, regardless of his specific unit or whether he's a soldier or police officer?
We use Comando (https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comandos), really.
Other than that, I'd call it Forças Especiais, or Special Forces. Some kind of synonym like that.

4 - What are some good terms for intelligence analysts, investigators and the equivalent of Special Agents in the US intelligence and law enforcement community?
Intelligence analyst is Analista de Inteligência; Investigator is Investigador. Plural is Analistas de Inteligência and Investigadores. Both terms are widly used by brazillian officers. You can also use Detetive / Detetives (detective).

5 - Oh! And, obviously, what kind of terms might Brazilians use for 'monsters', magicians, the occult in general, etc.?
Monstro (monster), mago (wizard), mágico (magician), feiticeiro (Sorceror), bruxo (warlock), bruxa (witch), sobrenatural (supernatural), fantasma (ghost), vampiro (vampire), estranho (weird/strange), lobisomem (werewolf)... In general terms, monstro or criatura can be used. Bicho can be used as well... it means animal, but in a creature kind of way, undefined animal.

04-24-2019, 01:48 PM	#39
Pip Boy Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The Wasteland	Re: Brazilian Terms for Monster Hunters, Commandos and Spies Ok, trying to help here, one by one. 1 - How does 'Caçadores de diabo' sound as an unoffficial, general self-designation for Brazilian monster hunters, mostly members of military or police special tactical units like CORE, BOPE, GRUMEC, etc.? Sounds good, but it's literally 'Devil Hunters'. For Demon Hunters it's more acurate the term: Caçadores de Demônios. Caça-Demônios can also be used, it's a little more informal. You can switch Demônios (Demons) for Monstros (Monsters) on each one; so, Caçadores de monstros ou Caça-monstros. 2 - Does anyone know if Brazil might have Caçadores units in their military, which could mean that monster hunters not in those units would not use the term to describe their work? Yes. Brazil has Caçadores units, like so: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ca%C3%A7ador_(militar). In modern Brazilian military, this term came to be denominated "pressure combat" in precision shooters of the Army; which must always be in pairs and are responsible for harassing enemy troops. So, you can look for a substitute name, if you like; OR use Caçador despite all this as a cover up name for covert ops, perhaps. 3 - And what words might Brazilians use to refer to a commando, in a general sense, regardless of his specific unit or whether he's a soldier or police officer? We use Comando (https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comandos), really. Other than that, I'd call it Forças Especiais, or Special Forces. Some kind of synonym like that. 4 - What are some good terms for intelligence analysts, investigators and the equivalent of Special Agents in the US intelligence and law enforcement community? Intelligence analyst is Analista de Inteligência; Investigator is Investigador. Plural is Analistas de Inteligência and Investigadores. Both terms are widly used by brazillian officers. You can also use Detetive / Detetives (detective). 5 - Oh! And, obviously, what kind of terms might Brazilians use for 'monsters', magicians, the occult in general, etc.? Monstro (monster), mago (wizard), mágico (magician), feiticeiro (Sorceror), bruxo (warlock), bruxa (witch), sobrenatural (supernatural), fantasma (ghost), vampiro (vampire), estranho (weird/strange), lobisomem (werewolf)... In general terms, monstro or criatura can be used. Bicho can be used as well... it means animal, but in a creature kind of way, undefined animal. __________________ Brazilian Vault Dweller, Wanderer and Chosen One. (Feel free to correct my english grammar!)