Portuguese · People & Family
"Driver" in Portuguese: motorista
o/a motorista
Driver in Portuguese is o motorista or a motorista. Say O motorista do ônibus and Fale com a motorista. Gender shows in the article.
Bus
O motorista pediu pra todo mundo sentar.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce motorista
Say it
moh-toh-REES-tah
/ˈo/
moh-toh-REES-tah
"Driver" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o motorista | the driver (m) Masculine article. | Masculine article. |
| a motorista | the driver (f) Feminine article. | Feminine article. |
| motorista de aplicativo | rideshare driver Uber-style. | Uber-style. |
| motoristas | drivers Plural. | Plural. |
How to use motorista in real life
- 1Bus
O motorista pediu pra todo mundo sentar.
The driver asked everyone to sit down.
Transit.
- 2Rideshare
A motorista chegou em três minutos.
The driver arrived in three minutes.
Feminine.
- 3Trip
Os motoristas conhecem bem essa rodovia.
The drivers know this highway well.
Plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with motorista
Incorrect: O driver atrasou.
Correct: O motorista atrasou.
Use motorista, not English driver.
Incorrect: O motorista (for a woman) chegou.
Correct: A motorista chegou.
Match the article to gender; the noun form stays motorista.
Good to know
Motorista is gender-neutral in form; o/a marks gender. Rideshare talk says motorista do app. Don’t confuse with dirigir (to drive).
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Catching a ride
ChatPal
O motorista já está no mapa?
Is the driver already on the map?
You
Sim. A motorista vem de carro branco.
Yes. The driver is coming in a white car.
ChatPal
Avisa o motorista que estamos na portaria.
Tell the driver we’re at the gate.
You
Mandei mensagem agora.
I just sent a message.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Driver" in Portuguese
Driver?
O/a motorista.
How to mark gender?
Change the article: o / a motorista.
Rideshare driver?
Motorista de aplicativo.
To drive?
Dirigir—separate verb.
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