corretor
/ko.ʁeˈtoʁ/
The English word 'broker' can be translated into Portuguese as corretor. Wiktionary also lists intermediário.
Meaning: mediator between a buyer and seller (noun)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| corretor | /ko.ʁeˈtoʁ/ (Brazil) /ko.ʁeˈtoɾ/ (São Paulo) |
|
| intermediário | /ĩ.teʁ.me.d͡ʒiˈa.ɾju/ (Brazil) /ĩ.teʁ.meˈd͡ʒja.ɾju/ (Brazil) |
masculine |
The term refers to a mediator who acts between a buyer and a seller. It is common to use specific phrases to identify the field of expertise, such as corretor de imóveis for a real estate broker or corretor de seguros for an insurance broker.
Which one should you use?
While intermediário is a general term for any middleman, corretor is the specific term used for professional brokers, such as real estate or stock brokers.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form corretor changes to corretora when referring to a female broker. The word intermediário is masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
/ko.ʁeˈtoʁ/. The word has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word corretor is also used to describe a 'spell checker' or 'auto-correct' feature in software, known as corretor ortográfico. This uses the same root as 'broker' but describes a different type of correction.
- While corretor is the standard term, you might hear the slang term despachante for people who act as brokers for bureaucracy and paperwork. These individuals specialize in navigating government red tape rather than selling assets.
- The word corretor shares a root with the English word 'correct', as both stem from the Latin 'corrēctus', meaning 'to set right' or 'to amend'.
Examples in context
- Na minha opinião, é essencial contar com um bom corretor de ações.In my opinion, it is essential to have a good stockbroker.
- Meu pai é um agente de investimentos reconhecido na área.My father is a recognized investment broker in the field.
- Você conhece algum corretor de imóveis para me indicar?Do you know any real estate broker you could recommend?
- Meu irmão trabalha como corretor de bolsa há muitos anos.My brother has been working as a stockbroker for many years.
- Estou à procura de um bom mediador imobiliário para comprar uma casa.I am looking for a good real estate broker to buy a house.
- O corretor de negócios ajudou a fechar um excelente acordo.The business broker helped close an excellent deal.
- O corretor de imóveis é muito profissional.The real estate broker is very professional.
- Eu preciso falar com um corretor.I need to speak with a broker.
- O corretor facilitou o negócio.The broker facilitated the deal.
Example conversation
Juliana and Rodrigo are discussing a house purchase.
- JulianaRodrigo, você já encontrou um corretor?Rodrigo, have you found a broker yet?
- RodrigoAinda não, mas vou procurar um amanhã.Not yet, but I will look for one tomorrow.
- JulianaO corretor pode ajudar com a documentação.The broker can help with the documentation.
- RodrigoSim, isso seria muito útil.Yes, that would be very useful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “broker” translations and entries corretor, intermediário, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries corretor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
