profissionais
[pro-fi-sio-NAI-sh]
noun/adjectivemasculine/feminine (agrees with noun)pl: profissionais (plural form)
professionals
1. people who practice a profession or occupation for payment; skilled workers in a specific field
The medical professionals attended the conference.
Os profissionais da medicina compareceram à conferência.
2. adjective meaning relating to or characteristic of a profession or professional work
She maintains a professional attitude at work.
Ela mantém uma atitude profissional no trabalho.
3. people who are experienced and competent in their field
These are true professionals in their craft.
Estes são verdadeiros profissionais em seu ofício.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'profissionais' is widely used in business, education, and healthcare contexts. The term carries strong connotations of expertise, reliability, and formal training. It's commonly seen in job listings (vagas para profissionais) and professional development discussions. The distinction between 'profissionais' (professionals) and 'amadores' (amateurs) is an important social marker in Brazilian culture, where formal professional credentials are highly valued.
Related Idioms & Phrases
de forma profissional (in a professional manner)
ser um profissional (to be a professional)
agir como um profissional (to act professionally)
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