Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

funcionario

noun

foon-syoh-NAH-ree-oh

Definition

An employee, particularly a public servant or official in a governmental or organizational role.

Examples

O funcionario da prefeitura ajudou a resolver o problema da comunidade. (The employee of the city hall helped solve the community’s problem.)
A empresa contratou um funcionario qualificado para a nova posição. (The company hired a qualified employee for the new position.)

Meaning

In English, ‘funcionario’ refers to someone who holds a position of employment, especially in the public sector, responsible for carrying out specific duties and responsibilities.