charge duration

[tʃɑːrdʒ djuˈreɪʃən]
nounpl: charge durations
tempo de carregamento
1. The length of time required to fully charge a battery or electronic device from empty to full capacity
The charge duration of this smartphone is approximately 2 hours.
O tempo de carregamento deste smartphone é de aproximadamente 2 horas.
2. The total period during which an electric charge is being applied to a battery or capacitor
Extending the charge duration can improve battery performance over time.
Estender o tempo de carregamento pode melhorar o desempenho da bateria ao longo do tempo.
3. In legal or billing contexts, the period during which a service charge applies
The charge duration for this parking lot is 24 hours.
O período de cobrança deste estacionamento é de 24 horas.
In Brazil, as technology adoption is widespread, 'tempo de carregamento' is commonly used in product descriptions and tech reviews. The term has become standardized in the tech industry across Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly with the rise of smartphones and portable devices. Fast charging technology marketing heavily emphasizes reduced charge duration as a key selling point in both Brazilian and international markets.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
charging timecharge timerecharge durationbattery charging period
Antonyms / Antônimos
discharge durationdepletion time

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempo de carregamento
Most common and standard term in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tempo de carga
Common colloquial abbreviation
São Paulo
duração da carga
More formal technical usage
Portugal
duração do carregamento
Portuguese standard usage, slightly more formal than Brazilian

Related Words

battery capacitycharging speedfast chargingbattery lifeenergy efficiencywatt-hour

Related Idioms & Phrases

quick charge
fast charging capability
battery time
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