technical professionals

[/tekˈnɪkəl prəˈfɛʃənəlz/]
nounpl: technical professionals
profissionais técnicos
1. Skilled workers who possess specialized knowledge and expertise in a specific technical field or trade
Technical professionals are essential in the IT industry to maintain and develop software systems.
Profissionais técnicos são essenciais na indústria de TI para manter e desenvolver sistemas de software.
2. Individuals who have formal training or certification in technical disciplines such as engineering, computing, telecommunications, or skilled trades
The company hired several technical professionals to upgrade their infrastructure.
A empresa contratou vários profissionais técnicos para atualizar sua infraestrutura.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'technical professionals' refers to a valued segment of the workforce with specialized education. In Brazil, these professionals have grown in demand with the expanding tech sector in São Paulo and other major cities. In the USA, particularly in Silicon Valley and NYC tech hubs, technical professionals command high salaries and are considered essential to economic growth. The term emphasizes formal training and certification rather than general labor.
NYC Slang
techs, tech workers, tech pros
Synonyms / Sinônimos
technical expertsskilled technicianstechnical specialiststechnical stafftechnical workers
Antonyms / Antônimos
non-technical workersunskilled laborersgeneral staff

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
profissionais técnicos
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
profissionais técnicos or técnicos de TI (for IT field)
Common in business and corporate contexts
Rio de Janeiro
profissionais técnicos
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'técnicos'
Portugal
profissionais técnicos or técnicos qualificados
May use 'quadros técnicos' in formal contexts

Related Words

technicianengineerspecialistexpertisecertificationtechnical knowledgeskilled labor

Related Idioms & Phrases

technical prowess
technical know-how
hands-on technical skills
the technical side of things
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