O subempreiteiro
Example: O subempreiteiro entregou o projeto antes do prazo final.
Definition
"O subempreiteiro" refers to a subcontractor in construction who is hired by the main contractor to perform specific tasks or parts of a project, often specializing in particular areas and ensuring the work is completed on time and to required standards.
Etymology
The term "o subempreiteiro" comes from Portuguese, where 'sub-' means 'under' or 'secondary,' and 'empreiteiro' means 'contractor.' It literally means a contractor working under another contractor. Did you know that subcontracting allows large projects to be divided among experts, improving efficiency?
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