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specialist
[/ˈspeʃəlɪst/]
noun
pl: specialists
especialista
1.
A person who concentrates on and becomes expert in a particular subject or activity
She is a specialist in cardiac surgery.
Ela é uma especialista em cirurgia cardíaca.
2.
A medical doctor who focuses on a particular branch of medicine
You should see a specialist for your skin condition.
Você deveria consultar um especialista para sua condição de pele.
3.
A soldier belonging to a specialized unit or having a specific skill
He is a combat specialist in the military.
Ele é um especialista em combate no exército.
Synonyms
expert
authority
professional
consultant
practitioner
Antonyms
generalist
amateur
novice
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
especialista
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
especialista
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
São Paulo
especialista
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
especialista
Identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
specialist in one's field
medical specialist
go see a specialist
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