charge port

[/tʃɑːrdʒ pɔːrt/]
nounpl: charge ports
porta de carregamento
1. An opening or socket on an electronic device where a power cable or charging cable is inserted to recharge the device's battery
The charge port on my smartphone is damaged, so I cannot charge my device.
A porta de carregamento do meu smartphone está danificada, então não consigo carregar meu dispositivo.
2. The physical interface that connects a charging cable to an electronic device
Make sure the charge port is clean before connecting the charger.
Certifique-se de que a porta de carregamento está limpa antes de conectar o carregador.
The term 'charge port' has become increasingly standardized in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries due to the global prevalence of smartphones and electronic devices. In Brazil, users commonly refer to it as 'porta de carregamento,' particularly when discussing device maintenance or troubleshooting. The specific type of charge port (USB-C, Lightning, micro-USB, etc.) is often mentioned separately when precision is needed.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
charging portpower portcharging jackcharging connector

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
porta de carregamento
Standard and most commonly used term in Brazil
General Brazilian Portuguese (informal)
porta de carga
Shortened informal version
Portugal
porta de carregamento
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also used in European Portuguese
Technical/IT Portuguese
conector de carregamento
More technical terminology

Related Words

chargerbatteryUSB-CLightning connectorpower cablecharging cable

Related Idioms & Phrases

clean out the charge port
broken charge port
damaged charge port
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