carregadora

[ka-ʁe-ga-ˈdo-ɾa]
noun/adjectivefemininepl: carregadoras
loader (feminine); loading machine; woman who loads
1. A female worker who loads cargo, goods, or materials onto vehicles or vessels
The loader carried heavy boxes onto the truck.
A carregadora colocou caixas pesadas no caminhão.
2. A mechanical device or machine designed to load materials or cargo
The front-end loader is essential for construction work.
A carregadora frontal é essencial para o trabalho de construção.
3. A feminine adjective form describing something that loads or carries
The loading capacity of this carregadora is impressive.
A capacidade de carga desta carregadora é impressionante.
In Brazil, 'carregadora' is commonly used in industrial, construction, and logistics contexts to refer to both female workers and mechanical loading equipment. The term reflects Brazilian Portuguese's gendered noun system. It is frequently encountered in commercial ports, construction sites, and agricultural operations throughout Brazil.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
carregadeiramáquina carregadoraoperáriatrabalhadora
Antonyms / Antônimos
descarregadoradescarregadeira

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carregadora
Standard term used in commercial and industrial contexts
São Paulo
carregadora
Common in industrial and logistics sectors
Rio de Janeiro
carregadora
Used in port and shipping operations
Portugal
carregadora
Similar usage, though may use carregadeira more frequently

Related Words

carregarcargacarregadorcarregamentomáquinaoperário

Related Idioms & Phrases

máquina carregadora de bateria (battery loader)
carregadora de trabalho (workload)
estar carregadora (to be loaded/burdened)
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