battery charger

[/ˈbætəri ˈtʃɑrdʒər/]
nounpl: battery chargers
carregador de bateria
1. A device that supplies electric current to recharge a battery
I need to plug in the battery charger to power up my phone.
Preciso ligar o carregador de bateria para carregar meu telefone.
2. Equipment used in vehicles to restore charge to a dead or depleted battery
The car's battery charger kept the vehicle running during winter.
O carregador de bateria do carro manteve o veículo funcionando durante o inverno.
Battery chargers are essential household items in both Brazil and the USA due to widespread use of mobile devices and electronic gadgets. In Brazil, people often refer to chargers by brand names (like 'carregador Samsung' or 'carregador iPhone'). The term is straightforward and universally understood in both Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
chargerpower adapterAC adaptercharging device
Antonyms / Antônimos
battery discharger

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carregador de bateria
Most common and standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
carregador de bateria
Standard usage, sometimes shortened to 'carregador'
São Paulo
carregador de bateria
Standard usage, tech-savvy areas may use English term 'charger'
Portugal
carregador de bateria
Same terminology used; also commonly referred to as 'carregador' alone

Related Words

batteryrechargeablepower outletelectrical currentcharging cableUSB charger

Related Idioms & Phrases

to charge up
dead battery needs a charger
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