seekers

[/ˈsiːkərz/]
nounpl: N/A (already plural; singular: seeker)
buscadores
1. People who are searching for or trying to find something
Job seekers attended the career fair.
Os buscadores de emprego compareceram à feira de carreiras.
2. People who pursue or quest after something abstract or spiritual
Truth seekers have studied philosophy for centuries.
Os buscadores de verdade estudam filosofia há séculos.
3. People engaged in the activity of searching or looking
The seekers explored the forest for hidden treasures.
Os buscadores exploraram a floresta em busca de tesouros escondidos.
In both Brazilian and American English, 'job seekers' is a commonly used term in employment and HR contexts. The term reflects the cultural emphasis on active pursuit and goal-oriented behavior. In Brazil, 'buscadores de emprego' is widely used in formal job market discussions. Spiritually or philosophically, 'seekers' carries connotations of personal growth and self-discovery, popular in both cultures' wellness and spiritual movements.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
searchershunterspursuersexplorersquestors
Antonyms / Antônimos
findersdiscoverers

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
buscadores
Most common term used across Brazil for people searching for something
Rio de Janeiro
buscadores; procuradores
Both terms used; 'procuradores' sometimes preferred in formal contexts
São Paulo
buscadores
Standard usage; often used in business and job-related contexts
Portugal
buscadores; procuradores
Portuguese European tends to use 'procuradores' more formally

Related Words

seeksearchquestpursuitseeker

Related Idioms & Phrases

truth seekers
job seekers
treasure seekers
thrill seekers
attention seekers
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