amateur
US /ˈæm.ə.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈæm.ə.tʃɚ/
1.
amador, diletante
a person who engages in a pursuit, especially a sport, on an unpaid rather than a professional basis
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He's an amateur photographer, but his photos are stunning.
Ele é um fotógrafo amador, mas suas fotos são deslumbrantes.
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The competition is open to both professionals and amateurs.
A competição está aberta a profissionais e amadores.
2.
incompetente, inepto
a person who is incompetent or inept at a particular activity
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His performance was so bad, he looked like a complete amateur.
A performance dele foi tão ruim, ele parecia um completo amador.
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Only an amateur would make such a basic mistake.
Só um amador cometeria um erro tão básico.
1.
amador, não profissional
engaging in an activity on an unpaid rather than a professional basis
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He plays amateur football on weekends.
Ele joga futebol amador nos fins de semana.
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The theater group puts on amateur productions.
O grupo de teatro apresenta produções amadoras.
2.
incompetente, inepto
lacking skill or expertise; incompetent
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The repair work was very amateur and fell apart quickly.
O trabalho de reparo foi muito amador e desmoronou rapidamente.
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Her writing style is a bit amateur, but she has potential.
O estilo de escrita dela é um pouco amador, mas ela tem potencial.