teclar

Senses

1. 1.

   to type, to keyboard

   to press keys on a keyboard or similar device

2. 2.

   to play keyboard (instrument)

   to play a keyboard instrument such as a piano or synthesizer

3. 3.

   to text, to chat online

   informal: to communicate via text messages or online chat

Examples

• "Ela ficou a noite toda teclando no computador para terminar o relatório."

  She was typing on the computer all night to finish the report.

• "Meu irmão tecla na banda desde os 15 anos."

  My brother has been playing keyboard in the band since he was 15.

• "A gente teclou o dia inteiro ontem, mas não conseguimos nos encontrar."

  We texted all day yesterday, but we couldn't manage to meet up.

Usage

Common in informal speech, especially among younger Brazilians. The third sense (texting/chatting) is very colloquial. Often used with "no computador," "no celular," or "na banda" (in a band). Regular -ar verb conjugation.