Spanish Conversation · Level 67
60 words
Spanish word
cargar
Pronunciation
IPA/kaɾˈɣaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcharge
Example
Necesito cargar el móvil ahora.
I need to charge my phone now.
More examples
El coche eléctrico tarda mucho en cargar la batería.
The electric car takes a long time to charge the battery.
Core concept
A charger plug inserted into a phone with a lightning bolt entering the battery.
Common phrases
cargar la batería
charge the battery
cargar el móvil
charge the phone
cargar el coche eléctrico
charge the electric car
Similar words
recargar: Replenishes a battery's charge after it has been drained.
enchufar: Pushes a plug into a socket to connect the device to mains power.
conectar: Links a cable or port to allow power or data to pass between devices.
Definition in Spanish
Introducir energía en la batería de un aparato para que pueda funcionar.
Word origin
Derived from Late Latin carricare 'to load', the verb preserves the base sense of putting a load or supply onto something and so applies to filling a battery as well as billing or loading data.
Usage tips
- Because the same verb covers billing and uploading, speakers usually add context such as 'cargar la batería' for charging and 'cargar un archivo' for uploading.