overcharge

[/ˌoʊvərˈtʃɑːrdʒ/]

verb/noun

cobrar a mais, sobrecarregar

1. (verb) To charge someone an excessive or unfair price for something

The mechanic overcharged me for the car repair.

O mecânico cobrou a mais pelo conserto do carro.

2. (verb) To load or burden with too much

Don't overcharge the battery or it will damage the device.

Não sobrecarregue a bateria ou danificará o dispositivo.

3. (noun) An excessive or unfair charge or price

There was an overcharge on my bill that I need to dispute.

Houve uma cobrança excessiva na minha conta que preciso contestar.

NYC Slang

rip off, gouge, take someone for a ride

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

cobrar a mais; sobrecarregar

Most common usage in Brazil

São Paulo

cobrar caro; cobrar acima do preço

Often used in commercial contexts

Rio de Janeiro

dar um calote; cobrar a mais

Informal usage may include slang variations

Portugal

cobrar em excesso; sobrecarregar

Standard European Portuguese usage

overcharge someone for something

an overcharge on an account

charge through the nose (synonymous idiom)

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