consertador; pessoa que resolve problemas; intermediário
1. A person who repairs or fixes broken items or mechanical equipment
The TV fixer came to my house to repair the broken screen.
O consertador de TV veio à minha casa para consertar a tela quebrada.
2. A person who solves problems or arranges things, often through questionable or informal means
He's a fixer who can get things done no matter the obstacles.
Ele é um resolvedor que consegue fazer as coisas acontecerem não importa os obstáculos.
3. A person who serves as an intermediary or facilitator, especially in journalism or espionage
The journalist's fixer helped arrange interviews in the conflict zone.
O intermediário do jornalista ajudou a arranjar entrevistas na zona de conflito.
4. In photography, a chemical solution used to make photographic images permanent
The photographer applied fixer to develop the film.
O fotógrafo aplicou fixador para revelar o filme.
In Brazilian culture, the term 'consertador' is widely recognized for repair professionals. However, 'fixer' in the sense of a problem-solver or intermediary (resolvedor) reflects a cultural reality where personal connections and informal arrangements are common in business dealings. In American media and politics, 'fixer' often carries connotations of someone operating in gray moral areas to achieve results. This concept exists in Brazil but may be referred to as 'intermediário' or colloquially as someone who 'tem jogo de cintura' (has street smarts).
NYC Slang
fixer; used to describe someone who 'knows people' and can make deals happen in the city
Related Idioms & Phrases
fixer-upper: a property that needs repair but has good potential
quick fix: a temporary solution to a problem
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