amateur in Portuguese

amateur in Portuguese is amador, principiante, amadora — amateur means someone who takes part in an activity, sport, or art for enjoyment rather than as a paid profession.

amateur in Portuguese

amador

adj

Created, done, or populated by amateurs or non-professionals.

amador

adj

Showing a lack of professionalism, experience or talent.

principiante

adj

Showing a lack of professionalism, experience or talent.

amadora

noun

amador

noun

Someone who is unqualified or insufficiently skillful.

What does "amateur" mean?

noun Someone who takes part in an activity, sport, or art for enjoyment rather than as a paid profession.
"My uncle is a keen amateur who plays cricket every weekend for fun."
noun Someone who lacks skill or experience at something; a novice.
"I'm a complete amateur at cooking, so please be patient with me."
adj Not done professionally; carried out by non-professionals.
"The amateur choir performs at the village hall every spring."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

amateur in a sentence

My uncle is a keen amateur who plays cricket every weekend for fun.
She's a serious amateur photographer who sells prints on the side.
I'm a complete amateur at cooking, so please be patient with me.
Don't ask me to fix the sink, because I'm just an amateur.

Similar words in Portuguese

amateurish beginner dilettante nonprofessional novice

Common Portuguese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "amateur" in Portuguese?

"amateur" in Portuguese is amador, principiante, amadora. amateur means: Someone who takes part in an activity, sport, or art for enjoyment rather than as a paid profession.

How do you use "amateur" in a sentence?

Example: "My uncle is a keen amateur who plays cricket every weekend for fun." In Portuguese, "amateur" is amador, principiante, amadora.

Are there other ways to say "amateur" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "amateur": amador, principiante, amadora.

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