leitor/leitora
1. A person who reads or is able to read
She is an avid reader of science fiction novels.
Ela é uma leitora ávida de romances de ficção científica.
2. A book or other written material designed for people learning to read
The teacher assigned a reading comprehension reader to the students.
A professora atribuiu um livro de leitura aos alunos.
3. A device that reads or scans information
The barcode reader scanned the product quickly.
O leitor de código de barras digitalizou o produto rapidamente.
4. A person employed to read and evaluate manuscripts or scripts
A reader at the publishing house rejected the manuscript.
Um leitor da editora rejeitou o manuscrito.
5. A collection of selected texts or excerpts
The literature class used a comprehensive reader containing classic essays.
A aula de literatura usava uma coletânea de ensaios clássicos.
In Brazilian Portuguese culture, 'leitor' is highly valued in academic and literary communities. The term 'leitor' in Portugal can also refer to a university position (equivalent to lecturer), which is a distinctly different usage from Brazil. The concept of being a 'bom leitor' (good reader) is important in both educational systems as a marker of intellectual development.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a voracious reader - um leitor voraz
light reader - um leitor casual
between the lines reader - alguém que lê nas entrelinhas
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