Definition
A small cart or trolley used to carry things, such as groceries in a supermarket.
Example
Ela encheu o carrinho de frutas e legumes frescos.
Show translation
She filled the cart with fresh fruits and vegetables.
Etymology
Diminutive of *carro* ("car, cart"), from Latin *carrus* ("four-wheeled wagon"), itself borrowed from Gaulish *karros*. The diminutive suffix *-inho* is extremely productive in Brazilian Portuguese and softens or downsizes the base noun — so *carrinho* is literally "little car/cart."
Cultural note
In Brazil, *carrinho* is the standard word for a supermarket shopping cart (called *carrito* in Spanish or *caddie/chariot* in French). It also commonly refers to a baby stroller (short for *carrinho de bebê*) and toy cars children play with — context usually makes the meaning clear. Don't confuse it with *carro* (a real car) or *carroça* (a horse-drawn cart).