Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Portuguese term or phrase:
aproveitador
English translation:
opportunist; user
Added to glossary by
Michael Powers (PhD)
Jan 9, 2009 18:36
15 yrs ago
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Portuguese term
Aproveitador
Portuguese to English
Social Sciences
Slang
Everyday conversation
"Aproveitador/a" is a person who selfishlessly takes advantage of other people for his/her own benefit.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +2 | opportunist |
Michael Powers (PhD)
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| 4 +3 | User |
R. Alex Jenkins
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| 5 +1 | Leech |
Lumen (X)
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| 4 +1 | sponger / hanger-on / sycophant |
priscilalaterza
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| 4 | profiteer |
Marlene Curtis
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Change log
Jan 10, 2009 19:42: Michael Powers (PhD) changed "Edited KOG entry" from "<a href="/profile/995675">Leonardo Monti-Michelazzi's</a> old entry - "Aproveitador"" to ""opportunist""
Jan 10, 2009 19:42: Michael Powers (PhD) changed "Field" from "Other" to "Social Sciences"
Proposed translations
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5 mins
Michael Powers (PhD)
United States
United States
Native in English
United States
US Court Cert. 1980 Ph.D. 1981
Native in: English
Works in: Spanish to English, Portuguese to English, English to Spanish, and 2 more.
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16
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opportunist
Mike :)
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Note added at 7 mins (2009-01-09 18:43:27 GMT)
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Merriam-Webster
An "opportunist" takes advantage of people and situations, that is "opportunism".
opportunism
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Main Entry:
op·por·tun·ism Listen to the pronunciation of opportunism
Pronunciation:
\-ˈtü-ˌni-zəm, -ˈtyü-\
Function:
noun
Date:
1870
: the art, policy, or practice of taking advantage of opportunities or circumstances often with little regard for principles or consequences
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Note added at 7 mins (2009-01-09 18:43:27 GMT)
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Merriam-Webster
An "opportunist" takes advantage of people and situations, that is "opportunism".
opportunism
One entry found.
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Main Entry:
op·por·tun·ism Listen to the pronunciation of opportunism
Pronunciation:
\-ˈtü-ˌni-zəm, -ˈtyü-\
Function:
noun
Date:
1870
: the art, policy, or practice of taking advantage of opportunities or circumstances often with little regard for principles or consequences
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Oppostunist is the best word for the context I was using.
Thanky you! =)"
+3
5 mins
R. Alex Jenkins
Brazil
Brazil
Native in English
Brazil
Translator and Editor
Native in: English 
Works in: Portuguese to English, Spanish to English, English
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4
User
I'm sure isn't a 'fixed' translation for this term. It's a question of choice/preference and depends largely on context.
Oxford:
USER
~ a person who exploits others.
Oxford:
USER
~ a person who exploits others.
Peer comment(s):
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Ivan Nieves
17 mins
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Danke :)
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| agree |
Beta Cummins
: Agree with suggestion and expanation : )
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Cheers, Beta :)
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| agree |
Amy Duncan (X)
: Yes!
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Cheers, Amy :)
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7 mins
Leech
a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn
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21 mins
priscilalaterza
Brazil
Brazil
Native in Portuguese
Brazil
Accurate, meticulous and thorough
Native in: Portuguese 
Works in: Portuguese to English, English to Portuguese, Portuguese, and 1 more.
sponger / hanger-on / sycophant
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/
sponger
2. Informal A person who sponges on others; a parasite.
hanger-on
A sycophant; a parasite.
sycophant
A servile self-seeker who attempts to win favor by flattering influential people.
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I think "sponger", "freeloader" and "toady" would be great options as they're slang - and that's what you want.
Also:
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/
freeloader
free·load (frld)
intr.v. free·load·ed, free·load·ing, free·loads Slang
To take advantage of the charity, generosity, or hospitality of others.
toad·y (td)
n. pl. toad·ies
A person who flatters or defers to others for self-serving reasons; a sycophant.
sponger
2. Informal A person who sponges on others; a parasite.
hanger-on
A sycophant; a parasite.
sycophant
A servile self-seeker who attempts to win favor by flattering influential people.
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I think "sponger", "freeloader" and "toady" would be great options as they're slang - and that's what you want.
Also:
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/
freeloader
free·load (frld)
intr.v. free·load·ed, free·load·ing, free·loads Slang
To take advantage of the charity, generosity, or hospitality of others.
toad·y (td)
n. pl. toad·ies
A person who flatters or defers to others for self-serving reasons; a sycophant.
10 mins
Marlene Curtis
United States
United States
Native in Portuguese
&
English
United States
Marlene Curtis
Native in: Portuguese , English
Works in: English to Portuguese, Portuguese to English
Related KudoZ points
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32
profiteer
Favor ver a definição em Babylon
http://en.bab.la/dictionary/english-portuguese/aproveitador....
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Note added at 1 hr (2009-01-09 20:02:22 GMT)
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Profiteer
x
s. aproveitador; especulador; explorador
http://en.bab.la/dictionary/english-portuguese/aproveitador....
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Note added at 1 hr (2009-01-09 20:02:22 GMT)
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Profiteer
x
s. aproveitador; especulador; explorador
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