Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
doutor
Noun
/ˈdaʊtər/
Definition
A doctor or physician; a person holding a doctorate degree or one who is qualified in a certain field.
Examples
- Ele é um doutor em filosofia.
- O doutor me receitou um remédio.
- A doutora vai fazer uma palestra sobre saúde mental.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘doutor’ is generally used to refer to someone who has earned a PhD or is a medical doctor. It is often used as a title of respect for someone in a professional or academic position.
Synonyms
- médico (medical doctor)
- professor (professor)
- especialista (specialist)