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builder

[/ˈbɪldər/]
nounmasculinepl: builders
construtor
1. A person whose job is to construct buildings or other structures
The builder completed the house on schedule.
O construtor completou a casa no prazo.
2. A person or company that develops real estate or undertakes construction projects
The local builder is known for quality homes.
O construtor local é conhecido por casas de qualidade.
3. Someone who creates, establishes, or develops something
He is a builder of businesses and communities.
Ele é um construtor de negócios e comunidades.
Synonyms
constructorcontractorconstruction workerdevelopercraftsman
Antonyms
destroyerdemolisher

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
construtor
Most common term in Brazil
São Paulo
empreiteiro
Often used for contractors in construction projects
Portugal
construtor
Standard term in European Portuguese
General Brazilian
pedreiro
Used for bricklayer or mason-level builders

Related Idioms & Phrases

body builder - praticante de musculação
empire builder - pessoa que cria um império
nation builder - construtor de nações
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