banqueiro

[bɐ̃ˈkejɾu]
nounmasculinepl: banqueiros
banker
1. A person who owns or manages a bank; a financial professional involved in banking operations
The banker approved the loan application after reviewing the applicant's creditworthiness.
O banqueiro aprovou o pedido de empréstimo após revisar a credibilidade do solicitante.
2. In gambling or gaming contexts, the person who holds the bank or manages the stakes
In the card game, the banker dealt the cards and managed the pot.
No jogo de cartas, o banqueiro distribuiu as cartas e gerenciou o pote.
3. A person who lends money or conducts financial transactions
The local banker helped the small business owner secure funding.
O banqueiro local ajudou o dono do pequeno negócio a obter financiamento.
In Brazil, 'banqueiro' carries connotations of wealth and financial power. The term is often used in both formal banking contexts and informal settings when referring to wealthy investors or financiers. Historically, Brazilian bankers have played significant roles in national finance and development. The word can sometimes carry a slightly informal or colloquial tone when used outside strictly professional settings.
NYC Slang
banker, money guy, finance dude
Synonyms / Sinônimos
financistabanquistahomem de negóciosoperador financeiro
Antonyms / Antônimos
clientedevedortomador de empréstimo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
banqueiro
Standard term used throughout Brazil for a banker or banking professional
Rio de Janeiro
banqueiro
Common usage, sometimes used informally to refer to wealthy financiers
São Paulo
banqueiro
Standard usage in financial and business contexts; common in business districts
Portugal
banqueiro
Identical term used in European Portuguese; standard in banking terminology

Related Words

bancobankingfinançascréditoinvestimentoempréstimo

Related Idioms & Phrases

Trabalhar como banqueiro - to work as a banker
Ser banqueiro de si mesmo - to be one's own banker (manage one's own finances)
Jogo do banqueiro - banker's game (gambling game)
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