carregar
to carry, to load, to press (a button)
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/kɐʁɨˈɡaɾ/
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Cultural Note
'Carregar' has three distinct meanings depending on context: to carry (a heavy load), to press/click (a button — mainly in Portugal; Brazilians say 'apertar' or 'clicar'), and to charge (a device). Note 'carreguei' with 'u' to keep the /g/ sound.
📝 Example Sentences
Podes carregar estas malas?
Can you carry these bags?
Carrega no botão verde.
Press the green button.
Preciso de carregar o telemóvel.
I need to charge my phone.