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ligado

[li-ˈɡa-du]
adjectivemasculinepl: ligados
connected; turned on; linked
1. switched on, powered on (referring to electrical devices)
The television is turned on.
A televisão está ligada.
2. connected or linked together
The two cities are connected by a highway.
As duas cidades estão ligadas por uma estrada.
3. attentive, alert, or aware of something
He is always plugged in to current events.
Ele está sempre ligado aos acontecimentos atuais.
4. involved or associated with someone or something
He is tied to that criminal organization.
Ele está ligado àquela organização criminosa.
NYC Slang
plugged in; in the know; switched on
Synonyms
conectadoligadoacesoenvolvidoatento
Antonyms
desligadoapagadodesconectadodesatento

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ligado
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ligado
also used to mean 'aware' or 'in the know'
Rio de Janeiro
ligado
colloquial usage for someone who is streetwise
Portugal
ligado
standard usage, though 'aceso' more common for 'turned on'

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar ligado em alguém/algo (to be involved with someone/something)
manter-se ligado (to stay connected or informed)
ligado 24 horas (always on; always available)
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