finders

[/ˈfaɪndərz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural)
encontradores; achadores
1. People who discover or locate something that was lost, hidden, or not previously known
The finders of the ancient artifact received a reward from the museum.
Os encontradores do artefato antigo receberam uma recompensa do museu.
2. Those who detect or identify something
The finders of the error in the code were praised by the team.
Os que encontraram o erro no código foram elogiados pela equipe.
3. In the phrase 'finders keepers', those who find something are entitled to keep it
Finders keepers, losers weepers is an old playground saying.
Quem acha fica com a posse é um antigo ditado infantil.
The phrase 'finders keepers' is a well-known English idiom reflecting Anglo-American common law principles about property rights. In Brazilian culture, similar sentiments exist but are often expressed differently. The concept of 'finders fee' is common in business and legal contexts in both American and Brazilian Portuguese-speaking environments, referring to compensation given to someone who locates something valuable or a business opportunity.
NYC Slang
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Synonyms / Sinônimos
discovererslocatorsdetectorsidentifiers
Antonyms / Antônimos
losershiders

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
encontradores; achadores
Most common translation, used in standard contexts
São Paulo
quem achou; encontradores
Common usage in business and formal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
achadores; os que acham
Colloquial usage prevalent in casual speech
Portugal
encontradores; descobridores
More formal and literary usage preferred

Related Words

findfindingdiscoverylocatesearchseek

Related Idioms & Phrases

finders keepers (losers weepers)
finders fee
lucky finders
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