portable charger

[/ˈpɔːr.tə.bəl ˈtʃɑːr.dʒər/]
nounpl: portable chargers
carregador portátil
1. A compact, rechargeable battery device designed to charge mobile devices and other electronic gadgets on the go without requiring a power outlet
I always carry a portable charger in my backpack to keep my phone charged throughout the day.
Sempre carrego um carregador portátil na minha mochila para manter meu telefone carregado durante o dia todo.
2. A power bank or external battery pack with built-in storage capacity for electrical energy
The portable charger has enough capacity to fully charge my tablet twice.
O carregador portátil tem capacidade suficiente para carregar completamente meu tablet duas vezes.
Portable chargers have become ubiquitous in both Brazilian and American culture, particularly among young professionals and students. In Brazil, they are essential accessories given the urban lifestyle and long working hours. In NYC and the USA generally, they are marketed as lifestyle accessories for commuters and travelers. The English term 'power bank' is frequently used in Brazil alongside the Portuguese 'carregador portátil,' reflecting the influence of international tech culture.
NYC Slang
power bank (commonly used among tech-savvy New Yorkers); also called a 'juice pack' colloquially
Synonyms / Sinônimos
power bankbattery packexternal batterymobile chargerpower supply
Antonyms / Antônimos
wall chargerstationary chargerfixed charger

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carregador portátil
Most common and formal term used throughout Brazil
General Brazilian
power bank
English term widely used in Brazil, especially among younger audiences
São Paulo
bateria portátil
Alternative term used colloquially in São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
carregador de bateria
Common colloquial variant in Rio de Janeiro
Portugal
carregador portátil
Standard term in European Portuguese
Portugal
bateria externa
Alternative used in Portugal

Related Words

batteryUSB cablecharging portmAhpower outletlithium-ionwireless charger

Related Idioms & Phrases

never run out of juice (to maintain device battery)
keep your phone alive (to maintain connectivity)
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