decorator

[/ˈdɛkəreɪtər/]
nounpl: decorators
decorador/decoradora
1. A person whose profession is to design and arrange the interior or exterior of buildings, rooms, or spaces
The interior decorator transformed the living room with new colors and furniture.
A decoradora transformou a sala com novas cores e móveis.
2. Something used to beautify or ornament a space or object
The Christmas decorators made the mall look festive.
Os decoradores de Natal deixaram o shopping festivo.
3. In programming, a function or tool that adds functionality to another function or class without permanently modifying it
The Python decorator simplifies the code by adding logging functionality.
O decorador Python simplifica o código adicionando funcionalidade de registro.
In Brazil, the profession of decorator (decorador) has grown significantly with the boom in real estate and interior design. The term is used both for professional designers and those who work with decorative elements. In the USA, decorators are often distinguished from interior designers, with decorators focusing more on aesthetics and furnishings rather than structural changes. The profession carries prestige in both countries, particularly among higher-income clients.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
interior designerdesignerstylistembellisherornamentalist
Antonyms / Antônimos
simplifierminimalist

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decorador/decoradora
Standard term for interior decorator or designer
Rio de Janeiro
decorador de interiores
More specific term emphasizing interior design focus
São Paulo
designer de interiores
Often uses English 'designer' term alongside Portuguese
Portugal
decorador/decoradora
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; decorador de interiores also used

Related Words

decorationdecoratedesigninterior designfurnishing

Related Idioms & Phrases

interior decorator
professional decorator
decorator extraordinaire
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