destapador
[des.ta.pa.dor]
nounmasculinepl: destapadores
bottle opener; uncoverer
1. A tool or device used to remove caps, lids, or stoppers from bottles, jars, or containers
I used a bottle opener to open the beer.
Usei um destapador para abrir a cerveja.
2. A person who uncovers or reveals something hidden
He was known as the scandal's revealer.
Ele era conhecido como o destapador do escândalo.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'destapador' is commonly used for beer bottle openers, which are ubiquitous in social gatherings and bars. The word also carries a figurative meaning in journalism and detective contexts, referring to someone who uncovers hidden truths or scandals. The diminutive 'destaporzinho' is often used affectionately.
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