receptores
1. Plural of receiver; people or devices that receive something (signals, messages, goods, etc.)
The radio receivers were tuned to the same frequency.
Os receptores de rádio foram sintonizados na mesma frequência.
2. In American football, players whose primary role is to catch passes
The team's receivers made several crucial catches in the final quarter.
Os receptores do time fizeram várias recepções cruciais no último quarto.
3. Legal officers appointed to manage property or assets in bankruptcy or insolvency cases
The court appointed receivers to oversee the company's assets during liquidation.
O tribunal designou receptores para supervisionar os ativos da empresa durante a liquidação.
4. Devices that accept transmitted signals (telecommunications, electronics)
Modern TV receivers can decode multiple signal formats.
Os receptores de TV modernos podem decodificar múltiplos formatos de sinal.
In Brazilian sports culture, 'receptores' is the standard term in American football (increasingly popular in Brazil). In legal and business contexts, 'síndico' or 'curador' are often preferred over 'receptor' when discussing bankruptcy proceedings. In telecommunications, 'receptor' is universal across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese.
NYC Slang
In sports context, sometimes simply called 'the catches' or referring to specific positions like 'wideouts'
Related Idioms & Phrases
open receivers - receptores livres (American football)
appointed receiver - síndico/curador designado (legal term)
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