carretar

Senses

1. 1.

   to transport (by cart or truck)

   to haul or carry goods using a cart, wagon, or truck

2. 2.

   to cart, to lug

   to carry or transport something heavy or cumbersome (informal)

Examples

• "O caminhoneiro carreta mercadorias por todo o país."

  The truck driver hauls goods all over the country.

• "Tivemos que carretar todos os móveis para o novo apartamento."

  We had to lug all the furniture to the new apartment.

• "Eles carretam lenha da fazenda para a cidade toda semana."

  They cart firewood from the farm to the city every week.

Usage

Carretar is most commonly used in informal or regional Brazilian Portuguese to describe transporting goods, especially heavy or bulky items. The word derives from "carreta" (cart/truck). In modern usage, it often refers to trucking/hauling by vehicle rather than traditional carts.