engenheiro
engineer
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ẽ.ʒe.ˈɲej.ɾu/
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Cultural Note
Engineering is one of the traditional 'big three' prestigious professions in Brazil, alongside medicine and law. Engineers must register with CREA (Conselho Regional de Engenharia e Agronomia) to practice legally. The feminine form 'engenheira' has become increasingly common as more women enter the field.
📝 Example Sentences
Ele é engenheiro civil.
He is a civil engineer.
A engenheira projetou a nova ponte.
The engineer designed the new bridge.
O curso de engenharia é muito puxado.
The engineering program is very demanding.