gerente
o gerente
manager
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How do you say gerente in Portuguese?
How do you pronounce gerente in Portuguese?
gerente is pronounced /u ʒeˈɾẽtʃi/ in Portuguese.
Example sentences
O gerente responsável chegou atrasado à reunião importante.
The responsible manager arrived late to the important meeting.
O gerente experiente foi promovido porque ele é dedicado ao seu trabalho.
The experienced manager was promoted because he is dedicated to his work.
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Why is it masculine?
Gerente is masculine because it derives from the Latin present participle "gerens" (managing/conducting). However, in modern Portuguese, "gerente" is actually a common gender noun (epicene), used with the same form for both masculine and feminine referents, with gender determined by the article or adjective (o gerente/a gerente). The masculine default reflects historical usage patterns, but the word itself is invariable and not inherently masculine.
What is the Portuguese word for manager?
The Portuguese word for manager is o gerente — masculine.
Gender across languages
| Language | Word | Article | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spanish | gerente | el | masculine |
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