amateur

• Refere-se a alguém que pratica uma atividade por prazer ou paixão, sem ser profissional; também pode indicar algo feito de forma não profissional ou com pouca habilidade.

Describes someone who engages in an activity for pleasure rather than as a profession.

1. Not professionalB1formal

   Engaging in an activity for pleasure rather than as a profession; done by non-professionals.

   Amador

   • He is an amateur photographer who takes great pictures.
   • The amateur players lost to the professional team.
   • She enjoys amateur theater productions on weekends.

   Sinônimosavocationallaynonprofessionalrecreational

   Antônimosexpertmasterproprofessional

2. Lacking skill or experienceB2informal

   Showing a lack of professional skill or experience; not expert.

   Amador

   • His amateur attempt at fixing the car made it worse.
   • The report was full of amateur mistakes.
   • They gave an amateur performance at the talent show.

   Sinônimosbeginnerincompetentineptinexperiencednoviceunprofessionalunqualifiedunseasonedunskilleduntrained

   Antônimosadeptexpertmasterfulprofessionalproficientskilled

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa que pratica uma atividade ou ocupação por prazer, e não profissionalmente; também pode indicar alguém sem formação específica ou pouco experiente em determinada área.

A noun referring to a person who engages in an activity or pursuit for pleasure rather than as a profession.

1. Non-professional personA2formal

   A person who engages in an activity or sport for pleasure rather than for money.

   Amador

   • He is an amateur photographer who takes beautiful pictures.
   • The amateur golfers competed in the local tournament.
   • She plays tennis as an amateur on weekends.

   Sinônimosdabblerdilettanteenthusiasthobbyistlaymannonprofessional

   Antônimosexpertproprofessional

2. Beginner or unskilled personB1informal

   Someone who lacks skill or experience in a particular activity.

   Iniciante ou pessoa sem experiência

   • He's just an amateur when it comes to cooking.
   • Don't listen to that amateur advice.
   • The amateur mechanic tried to fix the car but failed.

   Sinônimosbeginnerdabblerdilettantelaymanneophytenewcomernonprofessionalnovice

   Antônimosexpertproprofessional