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Portuguese Phrase

Deixa o celular carregado.

/ˈdej.ʃa u seˈlu.laʁ ka.ʁɾeˈɡa.du/
Meaning"Leave the phone charged."
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Meaning

A friendly command meaning ‘Make sure the phone is charged’ or ‘Leave the phone charged.’ It’s used to remind someone to keep the device powered before they go somewhere or before a period of inactivity.

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When to use

Used in informal conversations among friends, family, or coworkers. It’s too casual for formal emails or official instructions, where you’d prefer ‘Mantenha o celular carregado.’

✦Grammar Breakdown

Deixaocelularcarregado

1

Imperative (tu) – Deixa

‘Deixa’ is the informal second‑person singular imperative of ‘deixar’ (to let/leave). It’s common in spoken Brazilian Portuguese.

2

Definite article – o

The article ‘o’ agrees in gender and number with the noun ‘celular’ (masculine singular).

3

Past participle as adjective – carregado

‘Carregado’ is the past participle of ‘carregar’ used adjectivally; it must agree with the noun it describes (masc. sing.).

4

Word order

In commands the verb comes first, followed by the object and then the adjective that qualifies the object.

🗨In Conversation

A

Vou sair agora, preciso do telefone.

I’m leaving now, I need the phone.

Deixa o celular carregado.

Make sure the phone is charged.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Deixe o celular carregado.

    ‘Deixe’ is the formal imperative (você) and sounds overly stiff in casual conversation.

  • Deixa o celular carregado para.

    The preposition ‘para’ is unnecessary and makes the sentence ungrammatical.

  • Deixa o celular carregada.

    ‘Carregada’ is feminine; it must agree with the masculine noun ‘celular’.

↔Alternatives

  • Mantenha o celular carregado.

    Keep the phone charged.

  • Certifique‑se de que o celular esteja carregado.

    Make sure the phone is charged.

  • Deixe o telefone carregado.

    Leave the phone charged.

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Cultural Tip

In Brazil, phones are practically extensions of the self, so reminders to keep them charged are common, especially before trips, parties, or long work shifts. ‘Deixa’ signals a relaxed, familiar tone; switch to ‘por favor, mantenha o celular carregado’ when speaking to strangers or in a professional setting.