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Pronunciation / Transliteration: kon.dukˈtoɾ
"El conductor detuvo el autobús en la parada."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who operates and steers a motor vehicle.
"The delivery driver left the package on the front porch." - 2
A software component that allows the computer to communicate with a device or peripheral.
"You need to update your graphics card driver for better game performance."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle English verb 'driven', originating from Old English 'drīfan', meaning to compel, urge, or chase animals and later vehicles. By the 15th century, the term evolved to specifically designate a person who directs and operates a carriage or animal team, eventually transitioning to motorized vehicles in the late 19th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Driver" is said worldwide
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chauffeur
Transliteration: ʃo.fœʁ
"Le chauffeur conduisait prudemment sous la pluie."
Fahrer
Transliteration: ˈfaːʁɐ
"Der Fahrer hielt am Straßenrand an."
conducente
Transliteration: kon.duˈtʃɛn.te
"Il conducente ha mostrato la patente."
conductor
Transliteration: kon.dukˈtoɾ
"El conductor detuvo el autobús en la parada."
motorista
Transliteration: mo.toˈɾis.tɐ
"O motorista foi muito simpático durante a viagem."
ड्राइवर
Transliteration: draiyar
"ड्राइवर गाड़ी को सावधानी से चला रहा है।"
司机
Transliteration: sī jī
"司机把车停在了酒店门口。"
운전자
Transliteration: un.jeon.ja
"운전자는 안전벨트를 매야 합니다."
運転手
Transliteration: untenshu
"運転手は丁寧に道を案内してくれた。"
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