charging system

[ˈtʃɑːrdʒɪŋ ˈsɪstəm]
nounpl: charging systems
sistema de carregamento
1. The electrical system in a vehicle that generates and maintains the charge in the battery while the engine is running
The car's charging system includes an alternator and voltage regulator.
O sistema de carregamento do carro inclui um alternador e um regulador de tensão.
2. A method or infrastructure for supplying electrical power to recharge batteries or devices
The smartphone's charging system supports fast charging technology.
O sistema de carregamento do smartphone suporta tecnologia de carregamento rápido.
3. In business, a structured approach to billing or collecting payments from customers
The company implemented a new charging system for their subscription services.
A empresa implementou um novo sistema de cobrança para seus serviços de assinatura.
In Brazil, understanding charging systems is increasingly important due to the growing adoption of electric vehicles and mobile technology. The term is used both in automotive repair shops and in the tech industry, particularly with the expansion of fast-charging technology for smartphones and electric vehicles. Portuguese speakers often use 'sistema de carga' interchangeably with 'sistema de carregamento,' though the latter is more formally correct.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
charging infrastructurepower supply systemrecharging systembilling system
Antonyms / Antônimos
discharging systempower consumption

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema de carregamento
Most common term used in automotive and technology contexts
São Paulo
sistema de carga
Alternative shorter form used in technical documentation
Rio de Janeiro
sistema de carregamento
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
sistema de carregamento
Same term used, though 'sistema de carga' may be more frequent in automotive contexts

Related Words

alternatorbatteryvoltage regulatorelectrical systempower supplycharger

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the charging system running
upgrade the charging system
charging system malfunction
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