No. 472 in Portuguese
motorista
Driver.
In a sentence
O motorista chegou à escola cedo para buscar os alunos.
The driver arrived at the school early to pick up the students.
Here, 'motorista' refers to a professional driver, such as a school bus driver, emphasizing their occupational role.
Ela é a motorista designada para a excursão do fim de semana.
She is the designated driver for the weekend trip.
In this context, 'motorista' indicates a person assigned to drive during an event or trip, often chosen for safety purposes.
Os motoristas são orientados a respeitar os limites de velocidade na estrada.
Drivers are instructed to follow the speed limits on the road.
Here, 'motoristas' is used generically to talk about individuals operating vehicles, without referencing specific individuals.
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