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inspetor

[ĩ.spɛ.ˈtoɾ]
nounmasculinepl: inspetores
inspector
1. An official who examines or supervises something to ensure compliance with rules or standards
The health inspector visited the restaurant to check sanitation conditions.
O inspetor de saúde visitou o restaurante para verificar as condições de higiene.
2. A police officer of intermediate rank, typically above sergeant
The inspector led the investigation into the robbery.
O inspetor chefiou a investigação sobre o roubo.
3. A person who conducts inspections or audits in various professional contexts
The building inspector approved the construction plans.
O inspetor de obras aprovou os planos de construção.
Synonyms
fiscalsupervisorauditoragentepolicial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
inspetor
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
inspetor
Commonly used in law enforcement and regulatory contexts
Portugal
inspetor
Standard usage; may refer to police inspector or civil inspector

Related Idioms & Phrases

inspetor de polícia - police inspector
inspetor de obras - building inspector
inspetor de qualidade - quality inspector
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