Talking about jobs and occupations in Brazilian Portuguese is a part of introducing yourself while talking to someone, it might be in order to talk about careers as well as understanding conversations where the topic is related to professions. Note that the jobs listed below are in masculine form, but you can generally obtain the feminine form by adding “a” to the end.
Jobs And Occupations In Brazilian Portuguese
| English | Brazilian Portuguese |
| Accountant | Contador |
| Actor/Actress | Ator/Atriz |
| Architect | Arquitecto |
| Athlete | Atleta |
| Author | Autor |
| Baker | Padeiro |
| Barber | Barbeiro |
| Boxer | Boxer |
| Broker | Corretor |
| Builder | Construtor |
| Businessman | Empresário |
| Butcher | Açougueiro |
| Cameraman | Operador de câmara |
| Carpenter | Carpinteiro |
| Cashier | Caixa |
| Catholic nun | Freira católica |
| Chambermaid | Camareira |
| Chauffeur | Motorista |
| Chef | Chef |
| Clerk | Secretário |
| Clown | Clown |
| Coach | Treinador |
| Construction worker | Pedreiro |
| Cook | Cozinheiro |
| Craftsman | Artesão |
| Dentist | Dentista |
| Detective | Detetive |
| Director | Diretor |
| Diver | Mergulhador |
| Doctor | Médico |
| Doorman | Porteiro |
| Driver | Motorista |
| Editor | Editor |
| Electrician | Eletricista |
| Employee | Empregado |
| Engineer | Engenheira |
| Farmer | Agricultor |
| Fire fighter | Bombeiro |
| Fisherman | Pescador |
| Flight attendant | Comissário de bordo |
| Footballer | Futebolista |
| Forest ranger | Guarda florestal |
| Gardener | Jardineiro |
| Gendarme | Gendarme |
| Grocer | Merceario |
| Guardian | Guardião |
| Hairdresser | Cabeleireiro |
| Housekeeper | Empregada doméstica |
| Housewife | Dona de casa |
| Imam | Imame |
| Inspector | Inspetor |
| Job | Trabalho |
| Journalist | Jornalista |
| Judge | Juiz |
| Lawyer | Advogado |
| Librarian | Bibliotecário |
| Lifeguard | Salva-vidas |
| Magician | Mágico |
| Mechanic | Mecânico |
| Model | Maquete |
| Monk | Monge |
| Musician | Músico |
| Nurse | Enfermeira |
| Occupation | Ocupação |
| Optician | Oculista |
| Painter | Pintor |
| Paramedic | Paramédico |
| Pharmacist | Farmacêutico |
| Photographer | Fotógrafo |
| Pilot | Piloto |
| Pirate | Pirata |
| Plumber | Canalizador |
| Poet | Poeta |
| Police officer | Policial |
| Policeman | Policial |
| Policewoman | Policial |
| Politician | Político |
| Porter | Porteiro |
| Postman | Carteiro |
| President | Presidente |
| Prime minister | Primeiro-ministro |
| Professor | Professor |
| Psychologist | Psicólogo |
| Real estate agent | Agente imobiliário |
| Receptionist | Recepcionista |
| Repairman | Reparador |
| Reporter | Repórter |
| Researcher | Pesquisador |
| Sailor | Marinheiro |
| Sales representative | Representante de vendas |
| Salesman | Vendedor |
| Scientist | Cientista |
| Secretary | Secretário |
| Shoemaker | Sapateiro |
| Singer | Cantor |
| Soldier | Soldado |
| Student | Estudante |
| Surgeon | Cirurgião |
| Tailor | Alfaiate |
| Taxi driver | Taxista |
| Teacher (primary school) | Professor (escola primária) |
| Technician | Técnico |
| Train conductor | Maquinista |
| Translator | Tradutor |
| Travel agent | Agente de viagens |
| Veterinarian (vet) | Veterinário |
| Waiter/Waitress | Garçom/Garçonete |
| Welder | Soldador |
| Writer | Escritor |
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That was our list of 100 jobs and occupations in Brazilian Portuguese, comment your job below in the comments!
Brazilian Portuguese Jobs and Occupations Vocabulary Study Guide
Quiz
Instructions: Answer the following questions in 2-3 sentences using the provided vocabulary list.
- You are at a restaurant and want to compliment the chef. How do you say “The chef is excellent” in Brazilian Portuguese?
- Your friend is studying to be a doctor. How do you ask them, “Where do you study medicine?” in Brazilian Portuguese?
- You need to see a dentist for a check-up. How do you say “I need to make an appointment with the dentist” in Brazilian Portuguese?
- You are lost and need to ask for directions. How do you ask a police officer “Excuse me, officer, can you help me?” in Brazilian Portuguese?
- You are at the airport and need to speak to the pilot. How do you say “Where can I find the pilot?” in Brazilian Portuguese?
- You are interested in a career in construction. How do you say “I want to be a construction worker” in Brazilian Portuguese?
- You are looking for a plumber to fix your sink. How do you ask your neighbor “Do you know a good plumber?” in Brazilian Portuguese?
- Your child wants to be a firefighter when they grow up. How do you say “Being a firefighter is a brave job” in Brazilian Portuguese?
- You need a haircut and want to book an appointment. How do you say “I want to make an appointment at the hairdresser” in Brazilian Portuguese?
- You are at a job interview. How do you say “My last job was as a salesperson” in Brazilian Portuguese?
Answer Key
- O chef é excelente.
- Onde você estuda medicina?
- Eu preciso marcar uma consulta com o dentista.
- Com licença, policial, você pode me ajudar?
- Onde posso encontrar o piloto?
- Eu quero ser pedreiro.
- Você conhece um bom encanador?
- Ser bombeiro é um trabalho corajoso.
- Eu quero marcar um horário no cabeleireiro.
- Meu último trabalho foi como vendedor.
Happy learning!
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