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leader

[/ˈliːdər/]
nounmasculine/femininepl: leaders
líder
1. A person who guides or directs others; one who is in charge
The team leader organized the project timeline.
O líder da equipe organizou o cronograma do projeto.
2. A person or organization that is ahead of others in a particular field or activity
Apple is a leader in technology innovation.
Apple é uma líder em inovação tecnológica.
3. A conductor or guide, particularly of a musical ensemble or tour group
The orchestra leader raised his baton to begin the symphony.
O regente levantou sua batuta para começar a sinfonia.
4. A main article in a newspaper or publication
The leader in today's newspaper discusses economic policy.
O artigo de fundo no jornal de hoje discute política econômica.
NYC Slang
the big cheese, the head honcho, the top dog
Synonyms
chiefdirectorheadcommanderguidepioneer
Antonyms
followersubordinateunderling

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
líder
Most common translation; widely used in business and sports contexts
Rio de Janeiro
líder
Standard usage; same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
líder
Standard usage in corporate and business environments
Portugal
líder
Standard translation; sometimes 'chefe' for informal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

born leader
natural leader
thought leader
market leader
leader of the pack
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