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distributor

[/dɪˈstrɪbjətər/]
nounmasculinepl: distributors
distribuidor
1. A person or company that supplies goods to retailers or customers
The distributor supplies products to stores across the country.
O distribuidor fornece produtos para lojas em todo o país.
2. A device in an engine that distributes electric current to the spark plugs
The car's distributor was damaged and needed replacement.
O distribuidor do carro foi danificado e precisava ser substituído.
3. One who distributes or allocates something
The food distributor ensured fair allocation of resources.
O distribuidor de alimentos garantiu a alocação justa de recursos.
Synonyms
supplierdealerwholesalervendor
Antonyms
consumerretailer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
distribuidor
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
distribuidor
Common in commercial and business contexts
Portugal
distribuidor
Standard European Portuguese term

Related Idioms & Phrases

distributor network
official distributor
exclusive distributor
authorized distributor
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