engenheiro
Portuguese
Etymology
From Medieval Latin ingeniārius (“one who makes or uses an engine”), from Latin ingenium (“an engine”).
Pronunciation
- (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌẽ.ʒeˈɲe(j).ɾu/
- (South Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌẽ.ʒeˈɲe(j).ɾo/
Noun
engenheiro m (plural engenheiros, feminine engenheira, feminine plural engenheiras)
- engineer (person qualified or professionally engaged in engineering)
Related terms
- engenhar
- engenharia
- engenho
- engenhoca
- engenhoso
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