nounpl: N/A (already plural form)
tomadores; aproveitadores; pessoas que aceitam
1. People who accept or take something that is offered
Are there any takers for the free concert tickets?
Há alguém interessado nos ingressos gratuitos para o concerto?
2. People who accept a bet, challenge, or wager
I'm looking for takers on my poker bet.
Estou procurando quem aceite minha aposta no pôquer.
3. People who take advantage of or exploit opportunities or others
Some people are natural takers and don't care about giving back.
Algumas pessoas são aproveitadores naturais e não se importam em retribuir.
4. Participants in a test or examination
There were 500 test takers for the standardized exam.
Havia 500 candidatos para o exame padronizado.
In American English, 'takers' often appears in the phrase 'any takers?' when offering something. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'tomadores' is used in formal/financial contexts (loan takers), while 'aproveitadores' emphasizes the negative connotation of someone who takes advantage. The word reflects cultural values about generosity and self-interest in both English and Portuguese-speaking societies.
NYC Slang
hustlers; go-getters; sharks (in betting context)
Related Idioms & Phrases
no takers - nenhum interessado; ninguém aceita
there are always takers - sempre há quem queira
any takers? - alguém se interessa?
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