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driver

[/ˈdraɪvər/]
nounmasculine/femininepl: drivers
motorista
1. A person who operates a motor vehicle
The driver was stuck in traffic for hours.
O motorista ficou preso no trânsito por horas.
2. A person who drives a vehicle professionally (taxi, bus, truck)
She works as a delivery driver for a logistics company.
Ela trabalha como motorista de entrega para uma empresa de logística.
3. A golf club with a large head used for long-distance shots
He used his driver to hit the ball off the tee.
Ele usou seu driver para bater a bola da saída.
4. A software program that controls a device connected to a computer
You need to install the printer driver to use this device.
Você precisa instalar o driver da impressora para usar este dispositivo.
5. A person or thing that provides impetus or motivation
Ambition was the main driver of his success.
A ambição foi o principal impulsionador do seu sucesso.
Synonyms
motoristchauffeuroperator

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
motorista
Most common term in Brazil
General Brazilian
condutor
More formal alternative
Portugal
motorista
Standard term
Portugal
condutor
Official/legal terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

backseat driver - pessoa que dá palpites sem ter responsabilidade
in the driver's seat - no controle, tomando as decisões
Sunday driver - motorista lento e cauteloso
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