specialists

[/ˈspeʃəlɪsts/]
nounpl: specialists
especialistas
1. persons who are experts in a particular subject or field of activity
The hospital hired several new specialists in cardiology.
O hospital contratou vários especialistas novos em cardiologia.
2. professionals who focus on a specific area of expertise rather than general practice
Marketing specialists are essential for brand development.
Especialistas em marketing são essenciais para o desenvolvimento da marca.
3. individuals who have acquired deep knowledge or skill in a narrow field
These cybersecurity specialists work to protect our data.
Esses especialistas em segurança cibernética trabalham para proteger nossos dados.
The term 'especialistas' is highly valued in both Brazilian and American professional cultures, reflecting the importance placed on expertise and specialization in modern job markets. In Brazil, healthcare and engineering specialists are particularly respected, while in the USA, the term is commonly used across all industries from tech to finance.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
expertsprofessionalsauthoritiespractitioners
Antonyms / Antônimos
generalistsamateursnovices

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
especialistas
standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
especialistas
common usage, sometimes informally 'os especialista' in colloquial speech
São Paulo
especialistas
standard usage in business and professional contexts
Portugal
especialistas
identical usage as in Brazil

Related Words

specializationspecializedspecialtyexpertiseprofessional

Related Idioms & Phrases

specialists in their field
call in the specialists
team of specialists
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