Masculine

engenheiro

Meaning

engineer (person qualified or professionally engaged in engineering)

Synonyms

Engenheiro

Frequency

C1
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ẽ.ʒẽˈɲe(j).ɾu/
Etymology

In summary

Calque of Medieval Latin ingeniārius (“one who makes or uses an engine”), composed of inherited engenho + -eiro, from Latin ingenium (“an engine”). Alternatively a calque of French ingénieur composed in the same fashion. Compare also Spanish ingeniero.

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