How to Say "Editor" in Portuguese

editor

/e.d͡ʒiˈtoʁ/masculine

The English word "editor" is translated into Portuguese as editor. If unsure, use editor. Wiktionary also lists editora.

Meaning: person who edits (noun)

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“editor” in Portuguese
Portuguese	IPA	Note
editor	/e.d͡ʒiˈtoʁ/ (Brazil) /e.d͡ʒiˈtoɾ/ (São Paulo)	masculine
editora	/e.d͡ʒiˈto.ɾɐ/ (Brazil) /i.diˈto.ɾɐ/ (Portugal)	feminine

The term refers to a person who edits.

While editora is the feminine form of editor, it is also a homonym that can mean a publishing house or a publishing company.

The feminine form editora is used when referring to a female editor.

The word has 3 syllables with the stress on the third syllable: /e.dʒiˈtoʁ/.

While English speakers use 'editor' for many roles, in Portuguese, you must be careful because 'editor' can specifically imply the person in charge of a publication's content, whereas 'revisor' is the person who specifically fixes mistakes.
Because editora can mean both a female editor and a publishing company, you might accidentally say you are a 'publishing company' if you use the feminine form to describe yourself.
In Brazil, the term editor is frequently used in sports journalism to describe the person who selects the highlights for a game reel, rather than someone who corrects grammar.

Que editor de texto você usa?
What text editor do you use?
This sentence is useful for asking about a text editor.
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Qual editor de texto você prefere?
Which text editor do you prefer?
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Minha filmadora veio com um editor de vídeos embutido.
My camcorder came with a video editor included.
This sentence is useful for mentioning a video editor.
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O editor da revista é muito talentoso
The editor of the magazine is very talented
O redator-chefe do jornal é respeitado por todos
The chief editor of the newspaper is respected by everyone
O Editor-Chefe aprovou a matéria de capa
The chief editor approved the cover story
O editor do livro ganhou um prêmio
The editor of the book won an award
O redator-chefe do jornal revisou todas as matérias
The chief editor of the newspaper reviewed all the articles
O Editor-Chefe gostou da reportagem feita pela equipe
The chief editor liked the article produced by the team
O editor do jornal decidiu mudar a manchete
The editor of the newspaper decided to change the headline
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Lucas and Beatriz are talking about a job opening at a publishing house.

Lucas

Você conhece um bom editor para este livro?
Do you know a good editor for this book?
Beatriz

Conheço um editor profissional que trabalha muito bem.
I know a professional editor who works very well.
Lucas

Ele é um editor muito exigente?
Is he a very demanding editor?
Beatriz

Sim, mas o trabalho dele é impecável.
Yes, but his work is impeccable.

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