builders

[/ˈbɪldərz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
construtores
1. People or companies whose occupation is to construct buildings or other structures
The builders finished the new shopping center ahead of schedule.
Os construtores terminaram o novo centro comercial antes do prazo.
2. People who assemble or construct something, not necessarily buildings
The builders of this software worked for years on the project.
Os construtores deste software trabalharam anos no projeto.
3. Entrepreneurs or innovators who create and develop new ventures
Tech builders are reshaping the industry with innovative solutions.
Os construtores de tecnologia estão reformulando a indústria com soluções inovadoras.
In Brazilian culture, builders (construtores) are highly valued professionals, especially given the country's continuous construction boom and rapid urbanization. The term can refer to both skilled tradespeople and major construction companies. In the USA, 'builders' often refers to larger companies and developers, while individual construction workers might be called 'construction workers' or 'tradesmen.'
NYC Slang
contractors; construction guys; hard hats
Synonyms / Sinônimos
constructorscontractorsconstruction workerslaborersdeveloperscraftspeople
Antonyms / Antônimos
destroyersdemolisherswreckers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
construtores
Most common and formal term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
construtores/pedreiros
Pedreiros is also used for bricklayers and construction workers
São Paulo
construtores/empreiteiros
Empreiteiros often refers to construction contractors specifically
Portugal
construtores/pedreiros
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese, though empreiteiro is less common

Related Words

constructionbuildingarchitectureengineeringcontractorcraftsman

Related Idioms & Phrases

builders of dreams
nation builders
body builders
master builders
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