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B1 noun #7,500 가장 일반적인 10분 분량

distribuidor

상위 7,500

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설명 distribuidor in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should learn 'distribuidor' as a basic business word. Think of it as 'the big seller' who helps small shops. You might see this word on the side of big trucks delivering food or drinks to a cafe. It is a masculine word: 'o distribuidor'. If it is a company, it is often 'a distribuidora'. You can use it in simple sentences like 'O distribuidor de água chegou' (The water distributor arrived). Focus on the idea of someone delivering things in large amounts. At this level, don't worry about the mechanical parts of a car; just focus on the people or companies that bring products to your neighborhood.

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At the A2 level, you can start using 'distribuidor' in more specific contexts, such as shopping and services. You might talk about where a product comes from: 'Este vinho vem de um distribuidor local'. You should also learn the plural form, 'distribuidores'. At this stage, you can distinguish between a 'vendedor' (who sells to you) and a 'distribuidor' (who sells to the store). You can also use it to describe utility companies, like 'a distribuidora de energia'. Practice using the preposition 'de' to specify what is being distributed, like 'distribuidor de peças' or 'distribuidor de alimentos'.

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At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using 'distribuidor' in professional and technical discussions. You understand that it is a key part of the 'cadeia de suprimentos' (supply chain). You can discuss business relationships, such as an 'acordo de distribuição' (distribution agreement). This is also the level where you might encounter the word in a mechanical context, such as 'o distribuidor do motor'. You should be able to explain the role of a distributor in the economy using connectors like 'além disso' and 'por outro lado'. For example: 'O distribuidor é importante porque, além disso, ele reduz os custos de transporte para o fabricante'.

At the B2 level, you can use 'distribuidor' with more nuance and precision. You can discuss market strategies, such as 'distribuição exclusiva' versus 'distribuição intensiva'. You should be able to read business news in Portuguese and understand when 'distribuidor' refers to a logistics company, a digital content provider, or a utility firm. You can also use the word in abstract or metaphorical ways, such as 'distribuidor de renda' (wealth distributor) in political discussions. Your grammar should be precise, correctly handling the feminine 'distribuidora' when referring to 'empresas' or 'companhias'.

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At the C1 level, 'distribuidor' is a word you use fluently in complex socio-economic debates or technical engineering specifications. You can discuss the legal implications of 'contratos de distribuição' and the impact of 'distribuidores' on inflation and market competition. You are also aware of the historical etymology and how the term has evolved from physical logistics to digital 'content distribution' (distribuição de conteúdo). You can use the word in sophisticated sentence structures, including the passive voice and subjunctive moods, to express hypotheses about market shifts or technical failures.

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At the C2 level, you possess a native-like command of 'distribuidor'. You can use it in high-level academic writing, legal documents, or specialized technical manuals. You understand the subtle differences between a 'distribuidor', a 'grossista', and a 'logístico' in various Portuguese-speaking countries (e.g., Brazil vs. Portugal vs. Angola). You can use the term in rhetorical devices or complex metaphors. Your usage is flawless, and you can even identify and correct subtle misuses of the term in professional translations or technical reports. You are also familiar with the most obscure idiomatic uses or industry-specific jargon involving the word.

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distribuidor 30초 만에

A commercial intermediary supplying goods from manufacturers to retail outlets.
A mechanical component in older engines that routes high-voltage electricity.
A common term for utility companies like water or electricity providers.
Follows masculine (distribuidor) and feminine (distribuidora) gender rules in Portuguese.

The Portuguese word distribuidor is a versatile masculine noun that primarily describes an intermediary in the commercial supply chain. In its most common business sense, it refers to a person or, more frequently, a company that purchases products from manufacturers and sells them to retailers or other businesses. This role is crucial in logistics, ensuring that goods reach the market efficiently. Beyond commerce, the term extends to technical fields such as mechanics and electronics, where it refers to components that allocate or spread resources, such as electricity or mechanical force, to various parts of a system.

Commercial Context: In the business world, a distribuidor autorizado (authorized distributor) is a partner officially recognized by a brand to represent and sell its products in a specific region. This is common in the automotive, pharmaceutical, and technology sectors. For example, a local computer store might buy its stock from a large national distribuidor rather than directly from the factory in another country.

A empresa foi nomeada a única distribuidora oficial de vacinas na região norte.

Technical Context: In automotive engineering, the distribuidor is a device in an internal combustion engine that routes high voltage from the ignition coil to the spark plugs in the correct firing order. While modern cars use electronic ignition systems, the term remains essential in the context of classic car maintenance and general mechanical theory.

When using this word, it is important to distinguish it from a vendedor (seller) or a fornecedor (supplier). While a distributor is a type of supplier, the term specifically implies the logistics of spreading a product across a territory. In formal writing, use it to discuss market share, logistics networks, and commercial partnerships. In informal settings, you might hear it when someone is complaining about the price markup added by the middleman or looking for a specific part for an old vehicle.

O distribuidor de energia elétrica restabeleceu o serviço após a tempestade.

Gender Agreement: The word follows standard Portuguese gender rules. Use o distribuidor for a male distributor or a generic company (masculine), and a distribuidora for a female distributor or when referring specifically to a female-gendered entity like 'uma empresa distribuidora'.

Precisamos encontrar um novo distribuidor para os nossos produtos têxteis na Europa.

Using distribuidor correctly requires an understanding of its grammatical role as a noun and its flexibility across various industries. In a sentence, it typically functions as the subject or the object, often followed by a prepositional phrase starting with de (of) to specify what is being distributed.

The 'De' Construction: Commonly, you will see 'distribuidor de [noun]'. Examples include distribuidor de bebidas (beverage distributor), distribuidor de autopeças (auto parts distributor), or distribuidor de conteúdo (content distributor, often used in media and streaming contexts).

Eles assinaram um contrato com o maior distribuidor de alimentos do país.

In business Portuguese, the word is often paired with adjectives that define the legal or geographic scope of the relationship. A distribuidor exclusivo has the sole right to sell a product in a territory, while a distribuidor regional focuses on a specific state or province. When discussing the supply chain, you might say 'O produto sai da fábrica, passa pelo distribuidor e chega ao varejista'.

O mecânico disse que o problema do carro está na tampa do distribuidor.

Pluralization and Agreement: The plural form is distribuidores. Remember that adjectives must agree: 'Os novos distribuidores são muito eficientes'. If you are referring to a company that is grammatically feminine, like 'uma empresa', you use distribuidora: 'A distribuidora de energia investiu em infraestrutura'.

When translating from English, be careful not to confuse 'distributor' with 'dealer'. While they overlap, a 'dealer' in Portuguese is often called a concessionária (for cars) or a revendedor (for retail goods). Use distribuidor when the entity sits higher in the supply chain, dealing with larger volumes and broader territories.

Como distribuidor, ele é responsável por garantir que o estoque nunca acabe.

Phrasal Usage: You will often hear phrases like 'procurar um distribuidor' (to look for a distributor) or 'mudar de distribuidor' (to change distributors). In the context of film and cinema, the 'distribuidora de filmes' is the entity that brings movies to theaters.

A distribuidora de cinema lançará o blockbuster no próximo mês.

You will encounter the word distribuidor in several distinct environments, ranging from corporate boardrooms to local mechanical shops and everyday residential life. Understanding these settings will help you grasp the nuance of the word in real-world Portuguese conversations.

In the Business News: Financial journalists frequently use the term when reporting on market trends, logistics crises, or corporate mergers. You might hear: 'Os distribuidores de combustível anunciaram um aumento nos preços' (Fuel distributors announced a price increase). In this context, it refers to large-scale operations that move essential resources across the country.

O telejornal informou que há uma greve dos distribuidores de gás.

In the automotive sector, if you are visiting a mechanic (mecânico) in Brazil or Portugal with an older car, they might tell you that the distribuidor needs cleaning or replacement. Even though modern vehicles use direct ignition, the term is part of the standard vocabulary for engine components that manage the flow of energy.

O motor está falhando porque o distribuidor está com umidade.

Everyday Neighborhood Life: In many Brazilian neighborhoods, the distribuidora de bebidas is a social landmark. It is where people go to buy large quantities of drinks for a 'churrasco' (barbecue). You might say to a friend, 'Vou passar na distribuidora para pegar um fardo de cerveja' (I'm going to the distributor to pick up a pack of beer).

In the world of technology and digital media, companies like Netflix or Disney+ are often described as distribuidores de conteúdo digital. This reflects the modern shift where the 'product' is data rather than physical goods, but the logistical concept of delivering it from a source to an end-user remains the same.

A Netflix é a principal distribuidora desta série premiada.

Industrial and Manufacturing: Inside a factory, a distribuidor might refer to a machine part that feeds raw materials into different processing lines. Engineers and floor managers use the word to describe the flow management within the production environment.

O sistema de distribuidor automático de peças aumentou a produtividade em 20%.

While distribuidor is a cognate of the English 'distributor', learners often face challenges with its specific usage, gender agreement, and distinction from similar business terms. Avoiding these common pitfalls will make your Portuguese sound more natural and professional.

Mistake 1: Confusing with 'Fornecedor': Many students use fornecedor and distribuidor interchangeably. While a distributor is a supplier, a fornecedor is a broader term for anyone who provides a service or product. A factory is a fornecedor to the distributor, but the factory is not a distribuidor unless it handles the logistics of spreading the product to multiple outlets itself.

Errado: Eu compro pão do distribuidor da esquina. (Unless it's a warehouse, use 'padaria' or 'vendedor').

Another common error is failing to change the gender when referring to a company. In Portuguese, the word empresa is feminine. Therefore, if you are saying 'The distributing company', you must say 'A empresa distribuidora'. Using the masculine 'distribuidor' in this case is a common grammatical slip for English speakers who are used to gender-neutral nouns.

Correto: Esta distribuidora tem os melhores preços do mercado.

Mistake 2: Misusing in the Automotive Context: Learners sometimes try to use 'distribuidor' for a car dealership. In Portuguese, a dealership is a concessionária. If you say 'Vou ao distribuidor comprar um carro novo', people will understand you, but it sounds like you are going to a wholesale warehouse rather than a showroom.

Finally, be careful with the plural form. Some learners try to say 'distribuidors' following English rules. The correct Portuguese plural for words ending in 'r' is to add 'es', resulting in distribuidores. Practice saying this quickly to master the transition between the 'dor' and 'es' sounds.

Os distribuidores regionais estão enfrentando atrasos na entrega.

Mistake 3: Literal Translation of 'Power Distributor': While 'distribuidor de energia' is correct, people often refer to the utility company as 'a concessionária de energia' or simply 'a companhia de luz'. Using 'distribuidor' is technically correct but can sound overly formal in casual conversation about a power outage.

Liguei para a distribuidora para reclamar da falta de luz.

To truly master Portuguese, you need to know when to use distribuidor and when a synonym might be more appropriate. The business landscape offers several terms that overlap with distribution, each with its own specific nuance.

Fornecedor (Supplier): Fornecedor is the most general term. Every distributor is a supplier, but not every supplier is a distributor. Use fornecedor when you are talking about the source of any good or service, such as a 'fornecedor de serviços de internet' or a 'fornecedor de matéria-prima'.

Nosso fornecedor de papel aumentou os preços este mês.

Another important term is Atacadista (Wholesaler). An atacadista sells in large quantities, often to retailers. The difference is subtle: a distribuidor often has a closer, sometimes exclusive relationship with a specific manufacturer, whereas an atacadista might buy from many different sources to sell in bulk. In Portugal, the term Grossista is more commonly used than atacadista.

Compramos os suprimentos no atacadista para economizar dinheiro.

Revendedor (Reseller): A revendedor is usually further down the chain. They buy from a distributor or wholesaler and sell to the end consumer. If you sell makeup from a catalog or run a small electronics shop, you are a revendedor.

In technical contexts, synonyms might include repartidor (someone or something that divides) or disseminador (someone who spreads information). While distribuidor de notícias is common, disseminador de informações sounds more academic or formal.

O repartidor de lucros da empresa é muito justo com os funcionários.

Concessionária (Dealership/Franchise): In the context of public services (water, electricity, highways) or car sales, concessionária is a very common alternative. It implies a company that has been granted a 'concession' (a legal right) by the government or a brand to operate a specific service or sales point.

A concessionária de rodovias aumentou o valor do pedágio.

How Formal Is It?

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The root 'tribuere' is also where we get the word 'tribe' (tribo), as resources were originally divided among the different tribes of Rome.

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UK /diʃ.tɾi.βwi.ˈðoɾ/

US /dis.tɾi.bwi.ˈdoʁ/

The stress is on the last syllable: 'dor'.

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Vendedor Trabalhador Amor Calor Cor Favor Motor Valor

자주 하는 실수

Stressing the 'bu' instead of the 'dor'.
Pronouncing the 'u' and 'i' as separate syllables instead of a diphthong.
Dropping the final 'r' entirely.
Confusing the 'b' with a 'v' sound.
Using an English 'sh' sound for the 's' in regions where it should be a sharp 's'.

난이도

독해 2/5

Easy cognate, but requires context to distinguish business from mechanics.

쓰기 3/5

Remember the '-es' plural and feminine '-ora' variation.

말하기 3/5

Requires correct stress on the final syllable 'dor'.

듣기 2/5

Clear pronunciation, though the final 'r' varies by region.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

Vender Comprar Loja Empresa Produto

다음에 배울 것

Logística Atacadista Varejista Fornecedor Representante

고급

Desintermediação Quota de mercado Logística reversa Concessionária Franquia

알아야 할 문법

Plural of nouns ending in 'r'

Distribuidor -> Distribuidores, Motor -> Motores

Feminine suffix '-ora' for professions/entities

Distribuidor -> Distribuidora, Vendedor -> Vendedora

Compound nouns with 'de'

Distribuidor de bebidas, Distribuidor de peças

Adjective agreement with masculine/feminine nouns

O distribuidor novo / A distribuidora nova

Use of 'do' and 'da' for possession

O caminhão do distribuidor / A sede da distribuidora

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O distribuidor de leite vem toda manhã.

The milk distributor comes every morning.

Masculine subject 'O distribuidor'.

Onde está o distribuidor de jornais?

Where is the newspaper distributor?

Simple question structure.

A distribuidora de água é perto daqui.

The water distributor is near here.

Feminine form 'a distribuidora' referring to a company.

Eu trabalho em um distribuidor de doces.

I work at a candy distributor.

Preposition 'em' + 'um'.

O distribuidor trouxe as caixas.

The distributor brought the boxes.

Past tense 'trouxe' (from trazer).

Precisamos de um distribuidor novo.

We need a new distributor.

Adjective 'novo' follows the noun.

O distribuidor de pão é muito simpático.

The bread distributor is very friendly.

Adjective agreement (masculine).

Ela liga para o distribuidor toda semana.

She calls the distributor every week.

Present tense 'liga' (from ligar).

Os distribuidores de frutas chegam às cinco da manhã.

The fruit distributors arrive at five in the morning.

Plural form 'distribuidores'.

Você conhece um bom distribuidor de café?

Do you know a good coffee distributor?

Interrogative sentence.

A distribuidora de energia cortou a luz.

The power distributor cut the electricity.

Feminine noun 'distribuidora'.

Este distribuidor vende apenas para empresas.

This distributor sells only to companies.

Use of 'apenas' (only).

O distribuidor de bebidas tem ótimos preços.

The beverage distributor has great prices.

Noun phrase 'distribuidor de bebidas'.

O caminhão do distribuidor quebrou na estrada.

The distributor's truck broke down on the road.

Possessive 'do' (de + o).

Eles são os principais distribuidores da região.

They are the main distributors in the region.

Plural adjective 'principais'.

Procure o selo do distribuidor na embalagem.

Look for the distributor's seal on the packaging.

Imperative 'procure' (from procurar).

O distribuidor autorizado garante a autenticidade das peças.

The authorized distributor guarantees the authenticity of the parts.

Adjective 'autorizado'.

Mudei de distribuidor porque o serviço era lento.

I changed distributors because the service was slow.

Past tense 'mudei' + 'de'.

O distribuidor do motor precisa ser regulado.

The engine distributor needs to be adjusted.

Technical use of the word.

A empresa atua como distribuidora exclusiva da marca no Brasil.

The company acts as the exclusive distributor of the brand in Brazil.

Phrase 'atua como' (acts as).

Sem um bom distribuidor, o produto não chega ao mercado.

Without a good distributor, the product doesn't reach the market.

Conditional sense with 'sem'.

O distribuidor de conteúdo digital lançou um novo aplicativo.

The digital content distributor launched a new app.

Modern digital context.

Temos que negociar o contrato com o distribuidor amanhã.

We have to negotiate the contract with the distributor tomorrow.

Infinitive 'negociar'.

O distribuidor de fertilizantes informou que o estoque acabou.

The fertilizer distributor informed that the stock is out.

Reported speech structure.

O papel do distribuidor é fundamental na logística moderna.

The distributor's role is fundamental in modern logistics.

Abstract noun usage.

A margem de lucro do distribuidor diminuiu este ano.

The distributor's profit margin decreased this year.

Business terminology 'margem de lucro'.

O distribuidor de energia elétrica investiu em fontes renováveis.

The electric power distributor invested in renewable sources.

Compound subject 'distribuidor de energia elétrica'.

Muitos fabricantes preferem vender diretamente, pulando o distribuidor.

Many manufacturers prefer to sell directly, skipping the distributor.

Gerund 'pulando' (skipping/jumping).

O distribuidor de cinema decidiu adiar a estreia do filme.

The film distributor decided to postpone the movie's premiere.

Specific industry context (cinema).

Houve uma falha técnica no distribuidor de alta tensão.

There was a technical failure in the high-voltage distributor.

Technical/Industrial context.

O governo está investigando os grandes distribuidores de carne.

The government is investigating the major meat distributors.

Progressive tense 'está investigando'.

Como distribuidor oficial, eles oferecem suporte técnico completo.

As the official distributor, they offer full technical support.

Prepositional use of 'como' (as).

A desintermediação digital ameaça o modelo tradicional do distribuidor.

Digital disintermediation threatens the traditional distributor model.

Advanced vocabulary 'desintermediação'.

O contrato prevê cláusulas de exclusividade para o distribuidor regional.

The contract provides for exclusivity clauses for the regional distributor.

Legal/Formal verb 'prever'.

Caso o distribuidor não cumpra o prazo, a multa será pesada.

Should the distributor fail to meet the deadline, the fine will be heavy.

Subjunctive mood 'cumpra'.

A eficiência do distribuidor impacta diretamente no preço final ao consumidor.

The distributor's efficiency directly impacts the final price to the consumer.

Verb 'impactar' with preposition 'em'.

O distribuidor de ignição foi uma inovação crucial para motores antigos.

The ignition distributor was a crucial innovation for old engines.

Historical/Technical context.

Analistas sugerem que o distribuidor deve diversificar sua carteira de clientes.

Analysts suggest that the distributor should diversify its client portfolio.

Complex sentence with 'que' clause.

A logística reversa é um desafio para qualquer distribuidor moderno.

Reverse logistics is a challenge for any modern distributor.

Professional term 'logística reversa'.

O distribuidor de águas pluviais da cidade precisa de manutenção urgente.

The city's rainwater distributor needs urgent maintenance.

Civil engineering context.

A onipresença desse distribuidor no mercado beira o monopólio.

The omnipresence of this distributor in the market borders on a monopoly.

Sophisticated vocabulary 'onipresença' and 'beirar'.

O intrincado sistema de distribuidores dificulta a rastreabilidade dos insumos.

The intricate system of distributors makes the traceability of inputs difficult.

Abstract noun 'rastreabilidade'.

A distribuidora cinematográfica orquestrou uma campanha de marketing global.

The film distribution company orchestrated a global marketing campaign.

Metaphorical verb 'orquestrar'.

Não obstante a crise, o distribuidor logrou manter sua quota de mercado.

Notwithstanding the crisis, the distributor managed to maintain its market share.

Formal conjunction 'não obstante' and verb 'lograr'.

O distribuidor de encargos tributários é um tema polêmico na reforma fiscal.

The distributor of tax burdens is a controversial topic in the tax reform.

Metaphorical use in economics.

A obsolescência do distribuidor mecânico foi ditada pela precisão eletrônica.

The obsolescence of the mechanical distributor was dictated by electronic precision.

Passive voice 'foi ditada'.

O distribuidor de dividendos da holding superou as expectativas dos acionistas.

The holding company's dividend distributor exceeded shareholders' expectations.

Financial jargon 'dividendos' and 'holding'.

Subjacente ao sucesso da marca, reside um distribuidor extremamente ágil.

Underlying the brand's success lies an extremely agile distributor.

Literary word 'subjacente'.

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Distribuidor autorizado

Distribuidor exclusivo

Distribuidor de bebidas

Distribuidor de energia

Tampa do distribuidor

Distribuidor de conteúdo

Distribuidor regional

Cadeia de distribuidores

Distribuidor de gás

Mudar de distribuidor

자주 쓰는 구문

Direto do distribuidor

— Buying something straight from the source without retail markup.

Comprei o notebook direto do distribuidor.

Procurar um distribuidor

— The act of searching for a business partner to sell products.

A fábrica está procurando um distribuidor na Europa.

Rede de distribuidores

— The entire group of partners a company uses to sell goods.

Nossa rede de distribuidores cobre todo o país.

Distribuidor oficial

— The primary, recognized partner for a brand.

Ele é o distribuidor oficial da Nike aqui.

Falta de distribuidor

— When there is no one to move the product to the shops.

A falta de distribuidor causou desabastecimento.

Preço de distribuidor

— The lower price charged to wholesalers/retailers.

Consegui um preço de distribuidor nessas peças.

Distribuidor local

— A distributor that operates in a small, specific area.

O distribuidor local conhece bem os clientes.

Contratar um distribuidor

— To sign a business agreement with a distribution entity.

Vamos contratar um distribuidor para expandir as vendas.

Distribuidor de peças

— A business specializing in automotive or machine components.

Ligue para o distribuidor de peças para ver se tem o motor.

Problema no distribuidor

— Can refer to a business issue or a mechanical car failure.

O carro parou por causa de um problema no distribuidor.

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distribuidor vs Vendedor

A vendedor sells directly to the consumer; a distribuidor supplies the seller.

distribuidor vs Concessionária

A concessionária is usually a car dealer or a public service provider, while distribuidor is more general for goods.

distribuidor vs Fornecedor

Fornecedor is anyone who provides something; distribuidor is specifically about the logistics of spreading products.

관용어 및 표현

"Pular o distribuidor"

— To bypass the middleman to save money or gain control.

A empresa decidiu pular o distribuidor e vender online.

Business

"Ser o distribuidor de cartas"

— Literally the dealer in a card game, but can mean the person in control.

Neste negócio, ele é quem distribui as cartas.

Informal/Metaphorical

"Distribuidor de sorrisos"

— A poetic way to describe someone very friendly and happy.

Aquele velhinho é um verdadeiro distribuidor de sorrisos.

Literary/Informal

"Ficar no distribuidor"

— When a product gets stuck in the warehouse and doesn't reach shops.

A mercadoria ficou retida no distribuidor por falta de pagamento.

Business

"Distribuidor de culpas"

— Someone who blames everyone else instead of taking responsibility.

O chefe é um grande distribuidor de culpas quando algo dá errado.

Informal/Critical

"Na ponta do distribuidor"

— Refers to something being ready for the final stage of delivery.

Os produtos já estão na ponta do distribuidor para entrega.

Logistics Jargon

"Braço distribuidor"

— The part of a company or system that handles outward flow.

O braço distribuidor da empresa é o mais lucrativo.

Business

"Distribuidor de águas"

— A watershed or a point where things change direction.

Aquele evento foi o distribuidor de águas na minha carreira.

Metaphorical (similar to divisor de águas)

"Bater no distribuidor"

— To look for help or supply at the source.

Tivemos que bater no distribuidor para conseguir o material.

Informal

"Distribuidor de fofocas"

— Someone who spreads rumors (a gossip).

Ele é o maior distribuidor de fofocas do escritório.

Informal

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distribuidor vs Distribuição

Noun for the act vs. the person.

Distribuição is the process; distribuidor is the entity performing the process.

A distribuição foi feita pelo distribuidor.

distribuidor vs Divisor

Both divide things.

Divisor splits a whole into parts; distribuidor sends parts to different places.

O divisor de águas mudou o curso do rio.

distribuidor vs Entregador

Both deliver things.

Entregador is usually the person (courier) on a bike/van; distribuidor is the business entity.

O entregador de pizza chegou, mas o distribuidor de farinha atrasou.

distribuidor vs Grossista

Both sell in bulk.

Grossista (PT-PT) focus on volume; distribuidor focus on the link to the manufacturer.

O grossista vende para qualquer loja.

distribuidor vs Atacadista

Both sell in bulk.

Atacadista (PT-BR) is a warehouse store; distribuidor is a supply chain partner.

Fui ao atacadista comprar mantimentos.

문장 패턴

O distribuidor de [noun] é [adjective].

O distribuidor de pão é rápido.

Eu compro do distribuidor de [noun].

Eu compro do distribuidor de café.

Precisamos encontrar um distribuidor para [product].

Precisamos encontrar um distribuidor para nossas roupas.

O distribuidor é responsável por [verb/noun].

O distribuidor é responsável por garantir o estoque.

Caso o distribuidor [subjunctive verb], nós vamos [verb].

Caso o distribuidor atrase, nós vamos reclamar.

A despeito da eficiência do distribuidor, [clause].

A despeito da eficiência do distribuidor, o lucro caiu.

Any

Ligue para o distribuidor.

Ligue para o distribuidor agora.

Any

A distribuidora de [noun] [verb].

A distribuidora de gás faliu.

어휘 가족

명사

Distribuição (Distribution)

Distribuidora (Feminine distributor/Company)

Distribuído (Something distributed)

동사

Distribuir (To distribute)

형용사

Distributivo (Distributive)

Distribuível (Distributable)

사용법

frequency

Very common in business and daily logistics.

자주 하는 실수

Using 'distribuidor' for a car dealership. → Concessionária
In Portuguese, 'concessionária' is the standard word for where you buy a new car.
Saying 'os distribuidors'. → Os distribuidores
Nouns ending in 'r' must add 'es' for the plural form.
Using 'distribuidor' when you mean 'vendedor'. → Vendedor
A 'distribuidor' usually sells to shops, not directly to people on the street.
Forgetting the 'de' in 'distribuidor bebidas'. → Distribuidor de bebidas
Portuguese requires the preposition 'de' to link the noun to its category.
Using masculine for a company. → A distribuidora
Since 'empresa' (company) is feminine, the entity is often referred to as 'a distribuidora'.

팁

Gender Matching

Always check if you are talking about 'o distribuidor' (the man/entity) or 'a distribuidora' (the company).

Supply Chain Terms

Learn 'varejista' (retailer) and 'atacadista' (wholesaler) alongside 'distribuidor' to complete your business vocabulary.

Brazilian Beverage Shops

In Brazil, if someone says they are going to the 'distribuidora', they are likely going to buy drinks for a party.

Old Car Parts

If you have a vintage car, 'distribuidor' is the part that handles the sparks for the engine.

Stress the End

The word ends in 'DOR'. Make sure that is the loudest and longest part of the word.

Business Emails

Use 'Prezados Distribuidores' to address a group of distribution partners formally.

News Keywords

When you hear 'distribuidor' on the news, listen for 'preços' (prices) or 'greve' (strike) to understand the context.

Content Platforms

Think of YouTube or Netflix as 'distribuidores de conteúdo' to remember the modern usage.

Connect to 'Distribute'

The English and Portuguese words are almost identical. Use this to your advantage!

Contracts

'Contrato de distribuição' is the specific term for a legal agreement between a maker and a distributor.

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기억법

Think of a 'DISTRIBUTOR' who 'DISTRIBUTES' 'DOOR' to door (the 'dor' ending).

시각적 연상

Imagine a giant octopus with many arms (the distributor) handing out boxes to many small houses (the shops).

Word Web

Caminhão Empresa Logística Venda Fábrica Loja Entrega Contrato

챌린지

Try to find three things in your house and guess who the 'distribuidor' was for each one.

어원

From the Latin 'distribuere', which is composed of 'dis-' (apart) and 'tribuere' (to assign or allot).

원래 의미: To divide among several, to allot, or to scatter.

Romance (Indo-European)

문화적 맥락

No specific sensitivities, but ensure 'distribuidora' is used for companies to sound natural.

In English, 'distributor' is primarily a business term. In Portuguese, it is used more frequently for utility companies.

The 'Distribuidora Cinematográfica' logos at the start of Brazilian films like 'Cidade de Deus'. Petrobras Distribuidora (BR), formerly a massive state-owned fuel company. Classic car manuals from the 70s mentioning 'o distribuidor'.

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실제 사용 상황

Supply Chain

Cadeia de suprimentos
Ponto de venda
Estoque central
Prazo de entrega

Automotive

Tampa do distribuidor
Ponto de ignição
Velas de ignição
Bobina elétrica

Utilities

Conta de luz
Abastecimento de água
Rede de distribuição
Interrupção do serviço

Cinema/Media

Estreia nacional
Direitos de exibição
Lançamento digital
Circuito comercial

Retail/Wholesale

Preço de atacado
Pedido mínimo
Representante comercial
Revenda autorizada

대화 시작하기

"Você conhece algum distribuidor de produtos orgânicos na cidade?"

"O distribuidor de energia da sua rua costuma falhar quando chove?"

"Qual distribuidora de filmes você acha que traz os melhores lançamentos?"

"Você já tentou comprar eletrônicos direto de um distribuidor?"

"O que você faria se o seu principal distribuidor aumentasse os preços subitamente?"

일기 주제

Descreva como você imagina que um distribuidor de alimentos organiza suas entregas diárias.

Escreva sobre a importância dos distribuidores para as pequenas lojas do seu bairro.

Se você tivesse uma empresa, que tipo de distribuidor você procuraria primeiro?

Reflita sobre como as compras online estão mudando o papel do distribuidor tradicional.

Relate uma experiência em que um problema de distribuição afetou sua rotina.

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

No, it can refer to a person who works as a distributor or a mechanical part in a car. However, in modern business, it most often refers to a company.

The feminine is 'distribuidora'. You use this when talking about a woman or a company (since 'empresa' is feminine).

It is better to use 'concessionária' for a car dealer. 'Distribuidor' sounds like a wholesale warehouse for parts.

The word is used in both, but in Portugal, 'grossista' is often used for wholesalers, while in Brazil 'distribuidora' is very common for beverage shops.

You say 'distribuidor de energia' or 'distribuidora de energia'. In casual speech, people also say 'companhia de luz'.

It means the company has official permission from the manufacturer to sell their products.

Yes, 'distribuidor de software' or 'distribuidor de conteúdo digital' are common terms.

The plural is 'distribuidores'. Remember to add '-es' to the end.

Yes, though 'dador' or 'quem dá as cartas' is also common in card games.

It is a neutral word. It is used in both formal business reports and informal conversations about deliveries.

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