conectar-se

[kɔ.nɛk.ˈta(ɾ).sə]

verb

to connect

1. to establish a connection, especially in technology or communication contexts

I need to connect to the internet.

Preciso me conectar à internet.

2. to link or join together

The two cities are connected by a highway.

As duas cidades se conectam por uma rodovia.

3. to establish a relationship or bond with someone

She connected with the audience immediately.

Ela se conectou com o público imediatamente.

4. to log in or access an online platform or system

I connected to my email account this morning.

Me conectei à minha conta de email esta manhã.

NYC Slang

log on / hook up (technological context)

Synonyms

Antonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

conectar-se

standard usage in all contexts

Rio de Janeiro

conectar-se

no significant regional variation

São Paulo

conectar-se

no significant regional variation

Portugal

conectar-se / ligar-se

both forms used; ligar-se more traditional

conectar-se com alguém (to bond with someone)

estar conectado (to be online/logged in)

desconectar-se do mundo (to disconnect from the world)

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