conveyor

[/kənˈveɪər/]
nounmasculinepl: conveyors
transportador
1. A person or thing that conveys or transports something from one place to another
The conveyor belt moves packages along the assembly line.
A correia transportadora move os pacotes ao longo da linha de montagem.
2. A mechanical apparatus, typically a continuous moving belt or chain, for transporting goods or materials
The airport uses conveyors to move luggage through the terminal.
O aeroporto usa transportadores para mover as malas através do terminal.
3. A person who legally transfers property or title from one owner to another
The conveyor of the estate must complete all legal documentation.
O transportador do patrimônio deve completar toda a documentação legal.
In industrial contexts in both Brazil and the USA, 'conveyor' is fundamental to manufacturing and logistics. In Brazil, 'correia transportadora' is particularly common in manufacturing hubs like São Paulo. The term reflects the importance of automation in modern production systems across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
transportercarrierbeltconveyor belt

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
transportador
Most common term for mechanical conveyor systems
Brazil
correia transportadora
Specific term for conveyor belt
Brazil
esteira rolante
Alternative term for moving belt conveyor
Portugal
transportador
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Words

conveyconveyalconveyancetransferlogisticsmachinery

Related Idioms & Phrases

conveyor belt mentality
assembly line conveyor
on the conveyor belt
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