engenheiro

Portuguese

Etymology

From Medieval Latin ingeniarius (“one who makes or uses an engine”), from Latin ingenium (“an engine”).

Pronunciation

• (South Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˌẽ.ʒe.ˈɲe(j).ɾo/

Noun

engenheiro m (plural engenheiros, feminine engenheira, feminine plural engenheiras)

1. engineer (person qualified or professionally engaged in engineering)

Related terms

• engenhar
• engenharia
• engenho
• engenhoca
• engenhoso