reabastecer
1. to supply with fuel again; to fill up the fuel tank of a vehicle
We need to refuel the car before the long road trip.
Precisamos reabastecer o carro antes da longa viagem.
2. to restore energy or enthusiasm to someone or something
A good night's sleep will refuel your energy for tomorrow.
Uma boa noite de sono vai reabastecer sua energia para amanhã.
3. to stop during a journey to add more fuel
The plane will refuel in Miami before continuing to São Paulo.
O avião vai reabastecer em Miami antes de continuar para São Paulo.
In Brazil, 'reabastecer' is the standard term used at gas stations (postos de gasolina). The term is frequently used in aviation and transportation contexts. In casual speech, Brazilians may also say 'abastecer' (simpler form) or 'encher o tanque' (fill up the tank).
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