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)