gamer

[/ˈɡeɪmər/]
nounmasculine/femininepl: gamers
jogador/jogadora de videogame
1. A person who plays video games
She is a professional gamer who competes in esports tournaments.
Ela é uma jogadora profissional de videogame que compete em torneios de esports.
2. A person who enjoys playing games in general
My father is a casual gamer who enjoys playing board games on weekends.
Meu pai é um jogador casual que gosta de jogar jogos de tabuleiro nos fins de semana.
3. A person who is skilled or experienced at playing games
He considers himself a hardcore gamer with thousands of hours in RPGs.
Ele se considera um jogador hardcore com milhares de horas em RPGs.
The term 'gamer' has become mainstream in Brazilian culture, particularly among youth and in urban centers. It's widely used in Portuguese without translation and is associated with gaming culture, streaming platforms like Twitch, and competitive esports. In the USA, 'gamer' encompasses a wide spectrum from casual mobile game players to professional esports competitors, reflecting the diverse gaming landscape.
NYC Slang
player / gaming head / nolife
Synonyms / Sinônimos
playervideo game enthusiastgaming enthusiast
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-gamercasual observer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
jogador de videogame / gamer
Term 'gamer' is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese; 'jogador de videogame' is the more formal translation
Rio de Janeiro
gamer / videogamer
Urban use of English term is prevalent
São Paulo
gamer / jogador
Tech-savvy communities use 'gamer' directly; more traditional speakers use 'jogador'
Portugal
jogador de videojogos / gamer
Portuguese tends to use 'jogador de videojogos' more formally, though 'gamer' is increasingly adopted

Related Words

gamingvideo gameesportsstreamer

Related Idioms & Phrases

hardcore gamer
casual gamer
pro gamer
gaming community
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