This is the 3522nd most frequent Portuguese word.
pesquisador
Researcher.
Here, 'pesquisador' is used to denote a person conducting scientific or academic research.
O pesquisador realizou um estudo detalhado sobre a flora brasileira.
The researcher conducted a detailed study on Brazilian flora.
In this sentence, 'pesquisadora' refers to a person aspiring to work professionally in research fields.
Ela sonha em um dia se tornar uma pesquisadora renomada.
She dreams of one day becoming a renowned researcher.
This usage of 'pesquisadores' refers collectively to professionals working in research roles.