assembler

[/əˈsɛmblər/]
nounpl: assemblers
montador
1. A person who assembles or puts together parts or components to create a finished product
The assembler carefully fitted each component into the electronic device.
O montador encaixou cuidadosamente cada componente no dispositivo eletrônico.
2. A machine or tool used to assemble parts together
The factory uses an automated assembler to speed up production.
A fábrica usa um montador automatizado para acelerar a produção.
3. In computing, a program that converts assembly language into machine code
The assembler translates the low-level code into executable instructions.
O montador traduz o código de baixo nível em instruções executáveis.
In Brazil, 'montador' is a common job title in manufacturing and automotive industries, which are significant economic sectors. The term is widely used in industrial contexts and factory settings. In computing contexts, 'assembler' is often used in its English form even in Portuguese technical documentation.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
builderconstructortechniciancompiler
Antonyms / Antônimos
disassemblerdismantler

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
montador
Most common term for worker in assembly lines
Rio de Janeiro
montador
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
São Paulo
montador
Common in industrial contexts; may also use 'técnico de montagem'
Portugal
montador
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; 'operário de montagem' also acceptable

Related Words

assemblyassemblecomponentmanufactureassembly line

Related Idioms & Phrases

assembly line worker
put together from scratch
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