amador

This is the 8745th most frequent Portuguese word.


amador

"Amador" means "amateur" or "someone who does something for pleasure rather than as a profession."


In this sentence, 'amador' is used as an adjective describing 'fotógrafo', implying someone who practices photography as a hobby and not professionally.

Ele é um fotógrafo amador.

He is an amateur photographer.


Here, 'amador' is used adjectivally to describe the quality of the team's performance, suggesting a lack of professionalism or skill.

O desempenho do time foi amador.

The team's performance was amateurish.


In this example, 'amadores' is a noun referring to individuals who engage in an activity without professional status.

Eu respeito os amadores pela paixão que demonstram.

I respect amateurs for the passion they show.