No. 2,457 in Portuguese
carrega
"Carrega" means "loads" or "carries."
In a sentence
Ela carrega a bolsa para o trabalho.
She carries the bag to work.
In this sentence, the verb 'carrega' is used in its literal sense, meaning 'to carry' or 'to transport' something physically.
O celular dela carrega rápido com esse carregador.
Her cellphone charges quickly with this charger.
Here, 'carrega' refers to the process of charging an electronic device's battery, indicating how power is transferred to it.
Ele sempre carrega o peso da responsabilidade nas decisões.
He always bears the weight of responsibility in decisions.
In this context, 'carrega' metaphorically signifies bearing or enduring something intangible, like responsibility or burden.
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