nounmasculinepl: pedreiros
bricklayer, mason
1. A skilled worker who constructs or repairs structures using bricks, stones, concrete blocks, and mortar
The bricklayer is building a new wall for the house.
O pedreiro está construindo uma nova parede para a casa.
2. A craftsman specializing in stonework and masonry
The mason worked on the cathedral's stone foundation.
O pedreiro trabalhou na fundação de pedra da catedral.
3. Any worker involved in construction work involving bricks and mortar
Several bricklayers were hired for the renovation project.
Vários pedreiros foram contratados para o projeto de renovação.
In Brazil, pedreiros are highly respected skilled workers essential to the construction industry. The profession is traditionally learned through apprenticeship and practical experience. Pedreiros often form the backbone of construction crews and are commonly employed for both large-scale projects and residential repairs. The term carries no derogatory connotation and represents an important working-class profession in Brazilian society.
NYC Slang
bricklayer, mason
Related Idioms & Phrases
trabalhar como um pedreiro (to work hard like a bricklayer)
ser pedreiro de profissão (to be a bricklayer by profession)
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