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conhecedor

[kuh-nyuh-suh-DOR]
noun/adjectivemasculinepl: conhecedores
connoisseur, expert, knower
1. A person who has deep knowledge or expertise in a particular field or subject
He is a connoisseur of fine wines.
Ele é um conhecedor de vinhos finos.
2. Someone who knows or is familiar with something
She is a knower of the city's secrets.
Ela é uma conhecedora dos segredos da cidade.
3. An adjective form meaning knowledgeable or experienced
A knowing glance.
Um olhar conhecedor.
Synonyms
especialistaperitoexpertentendidoversado
Antonyms
ignoranteinexperienteleigo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conhecedor
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
conhecedor
common in business and academic contexts
Portugal
conhecedor
standard usage, formal and informal

Related Idioms & Phrases

conhecedor de causa - someone with firsthand knowledge or expertise
ser conhecedor - to be knowledgeable about something
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