charging time

[ˈtʃɑrdʒɪŋ taɪm]
nounpl: charging times
tempo de carregamento
1. The duration required to fully charge a battery or rechargeable device from empty to full capacity
The smartphone's charging time is approximately two hours.
O tempo de carregamento do smartphone é de aproximadamente duas horas.
2. In financial contexts, the period during which fees or costs are accrued or billed
The consulting firm's charging time is calculated by the hour.
O tempo de carregamento de honorários da empresa de consultoria é calculado por hora.
3. The time allocated for a device or system to accumulate sufficient energy or capacity
Reduce charging time by using a fast charger.
Reduza o tempo de carregamento usando um carregador rápido.
This term became increasingly important in Brazilian and American consumer culture with the rise of smartphones and portable electronics in the 2010s. In Brazil, discussions about 'tempo de carregamento' are common among tech enthusiasts and consumers comparing devices. The concept relates to consumer expectations for convenience and productivity, reflecting modern lifestyle demands in both markets.
NYC Slang
charge time (informal shortening commonly used in tech retail environments)
Synonyms / Sinônimos
charging durationrecharge timecharge durationbattery charging time
Antonyms / Antônimos
discharge timebattery lifeusage time

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tempo de carregamento
Most common term used across Brazil for battery charging duration
São Paulo
tempo de carga
Abbreviated form commonly used in tech communities
Rio de Janeiro
tempo de carregamento
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
tempo de carregamento
Same terminology used in European Portuguese, though 'duração de carga' may also be used

Related Words

batterychargerfast chargingpower adapterbattery capacitywattage

Related Idioms & Phrases

faster charging time
reduce charging time
extended charging time
quick charge
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