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mandador

[mɐ̃daˈdoɾ]
nounmasculinepl: mandadores
one who orders/commands; sender of orders
1. A person who gives orders or commands; one in a position of authority
The mandador of the fazenda decided to change the work schedule.
O mandador da fazenda decidiu mudar o horário de trabalho.
2. A person who sends or dispatches; a sender
The mandador of the letter ensured it reached its destination.
O mandador da carta garantiu que ela chegasse ao seu destino.
3. In colonial Brazil, a local landowner or person of authority who wielded significant power
The mandador controlled the region with an iron fist.
O mandador controlava a região com mão de ferro.
Synonyms
comandantechefeordenadorremetente
Antonyms
subordinadoobedienteempregado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mandador
Common term for a person of authority, especially in rural contexts
Northeast Brazil
mandador
Frequently used in historical context referring to powerful landowners
Portugal
mandador
Less common; more formal register, rarely used in modern Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

mandador de obra - construction foreman or site manager
mandador de recados - errand boy or messenger
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