Checkar

Checkar is a term with multiple uses and no single, universally defined meaning. In contemporary writing, it most often functions as an informal verb derived from the English "check" and used in several Lusophone communities.

In Brazilian Portuguese, checkar is a colloquial anglicism meaning to check, verify, or inspect something. It is common in information technology, gaming, and business communication. The standard form in Brazilian Portuguese is checar; checkar is considered informal or jargon in many contexts.

In computing and software interfaces, checkar may appear as a label for a verification action or a status check, reflecting English influence on user interface text. Its usage varies by region and audience, and some style guides discourage it in formal writing in favor of checar or verificar.

Etymology and variants: the word is borrowed from English "check," with the Portuguese form checar serving as a canonical variant. The spelling with a k, "checkar," is a common informal variant that emphasizes its English origins and is often encountered in programming culture and informal communication.

See also: checar, check, verify.