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tramador

[tɾɐ.mɐ.ˈdoɾ]
nounmasculinepl: tramadores
plotter, schemer, weaver
1. A person who plots, schemes, or devises plans, especially dishonest or secret ones
He is a clever tramador who orchestrated the entire conspiracy.
Ele é um tramador astuto que orquestrou toda a conspiração.
2. A weaver; someone who works with a loom or creates woven fabric
The tramador skillfully operated the traditional loom.
O tramador operava habilmente o tear tradicional.
3. One who weaves together; one who creates or devises intricate plans or stories
The author is a master tramador of complex narratives.
O autor é um mestre tramador de narrativas complexas.
Synonyms
conspiradormaquinadorintrigantetecelãoartesão
Antonyms
honestosincerotransparente

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tramador
commonly used for plotter/schemer and weaver
Portugal
tramador
used in both senses; slightly more archaic in everyday speech
Literary
tramador
frequently used in literary contexts for someone who devises plots

Related Idioms & Phrases

tramador de intrigas (schemer of intrigues)
tramador de teias (web weaver, schemer)
um tramador de histórias (a weaver of tales, storyteller)
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