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autor
[au-TOR]
noun
masculine
pl: autores
author
1.
A person who writes a book, article, or other literary work
The author of this novel is very famous.
O autor deste romance é muito famoso.
2.
A person who originates or creates something
She is the author of this brilliant idea.
Ela é a autora desta ideia brilhante.
3.
A person responsible for or guilty of an act or crime
The police found the author of the crime.
A polícia encontrou o autor do crime.
Synonyms
escritor
criador
compositor
autora
Antonyms
leitor
público
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
autor
Standard usage for writer or creator
São Paulo
autor
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
autor
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
autor
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
autor de seus próprios atos (author of one's own actions - responsible for one's own deeds)
ser o autor intelectual (to be the mastermind behind something)
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