programador

[pro-gra-ma-DOR]
nounmasculinepl: programadores
programmer
1. A person who writes computer code and develops software applications
The programmer fixed the bug in the application.
O programador corrigiu o erro no aplicativo.
2. A person who designs and creates computer programs and software systems
She is a skilled programmer with expertise in Java and Python.
Ela é uma programadora experiente com conhecimento em Java e Python.
3. A device or person that sets parameters or schedules for automatic operations
The programmer controls the timing of the washing machine cycles.
O programador controla o tempo dos ciclos da máquina de lavar.
In Brazil, 'programador' is the standard professional term for software developers and is widely used in tech companies, educational institutions, and job markets. The tech industry in Brazil has grown significantly, making this profession increasingly valued. The term is gender-neutral in professional contexts, though 'programadora' specifically refers to a female programmer. In Portugal, both 'programador' and 'desenvolvedor' are used interchangeably, with the latter becoming more prevalent in recent years.
NYC Slang
coder, dev, code monkey
Synonyms / Sinônimos
desenvolvedorcodificadorengenheiro de softwaredev

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
programador
Most common term used in Brazil for software developer
São Paulo
programador
Standard usage in the tech hub of Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
programador
Standard usage, sometimes informally shortened to 'prog'
Portugal
programador
Same term used, though 'desenvolvedor' is increasingly common

Related Words

programaçãocódigosoftwaredesenvolvedoralgoritmolinguagem de programação

Related Idioms & Phrases

programador de computador
programador full-stack
programador web
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