youtuber

[/ˈjuːtjuːbər/]
nounmasculine/feminine (variable based on person)pl: youtubers
youtuber
1. A content creator who regularly produces and uploads videos to YouTube, often as a profession or main source of income
She became a successful youtuber by posting makeup tutorials every week.
Ela se tornou uma youtuber bem-sucedida postando tutoriais de maquiagem toda semana.
2. A person who has built a following on YouTube and monetizes their channel through ads, sponsorships, or other revenue streams
The youtuber collaborated with a major brand for his latest video.
O youtuber colaborou com uma marca importante para seu último vídeo.
3. An internet personality known primarily for their YouTube presence and video content
That youtuber has over 10 million subscribers.
Esse youtuber tem mais de 10 milhões de inscritos.
The term 'youtuber' is widely used in both Brazil and the US as a modern profession. In Brazil, it represents a significant shift in entertainment and media consumption, with many young people aspiring to become youtubers. The profession gained mainstream recognition in the 2010s and is now considered a legitimate career path, especially among Gen Z. In Brazil specifically, some creators prefer the term 'criador de conteúdo' (content creator) as more professional, while 'youtuber' remains the most popular colloquial term.
NYC Slang
content creator, streaming personality
Synonyms / Sinônimos
content creatorvideo creatorstreamerinfluencervideo producer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
youtuber
Most common usage; borrowed English term fully adopted
Brazil (alternative)
criador de conteúdo
More formal alternative term
Brazil (informal)
tubeiro/tubeira
Colloquial slang from 'tubo' (tube)
Portugal
youtuber
Same as English; also used in Portuguese media

Related Words

YouTubechannelsubscribervideo contentvlogstreaminginfluencercontent

Related Idioms & Phrases

blow up on YouTube
go viral
subscriber growth
hit the algorithm
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