O empreiteiro
Example: O empreiteiro terminou a construção da casa ontem.
Definition
"O empreiteiro" refers to a contractor, a person or company responsible for overseeing and managing construction projects, ensuring that building work is completed according to plans, on time, and within budget.
Etymology
The term "o empreiteiro" comes from the Portuguese verb 'empreitar,' meaning to undertake or contract work. It originates from the Latin 'imprehendere,' which means to seize or take on. Did you know? The role of an empreiteiro has been crucial since ancient times, coordinating skilled labor and materials for construction projects.
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