manager

[ˈmænɪdʒər]

nounpl: managers

gerente

1. A person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff

The manager approved the budget proposal.

O gerente aprovou a proposta de orçamento.

2. A person who arranges or organizes something

She is the tour manager for the band.

Ela é a gerente de turnê da banda.

3. A person who handles the business affairs of an entertainer or athlete

His manager negotiated the contract.

Seu gerente/empresário negociou o contrato.

NYC Slang

boss

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

gerente

most common term in business contexts

General Brazilian

gestor

used in public administration and management contexts

São Paulo

gerente

standard business Portuguese

Portugal

gestor

more commonly used than gerente in business contexts

Portugal

gerente

also used, particularly in retail and hospitality

call the shots like a manager

mismanagement

project manager

property manager

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