Spelling Change in Past Tense

'Cargando' is the gerund form. You use it with the verb 'estar' (to be) to describe an action happening right now: 'estoy cargando' (I am charging).

Forming Continuous Actions

Extremely common, especially in technological contexts (batteries, devices).

You often use 'cargando' with the verb 'seguir' (to continue) to show that a process is still ongoing: 'sigue cargando' (it keeps loading).

Use with 'Seguir'

In technology, 'cargando' is used for both uploading and downloading/displaying content, so context is key. If you are waiting for a screen to appear, 'cargando' is the word.

Technology Context

Very common when referring to software, files, or internet pages.

You can use 'cargando' to describe *how* an action is performed: 'El hombre caminaba cargando su mochila' (The man walked, carrying his backpack).

The Gerund as an Adverb

Common in logistics, physical labor, or when describing someone carrying a heavy object.

'Cargando' is the gerund form of 'cargar,' meaning 'charging' (a battery), 'loading' (a file or webpage), or 'carrying' (a physical burden). Learn its uses in continuous tenses and see full conjugations.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

future

conditional

imperfect

present

preterite

subjunctive

imperfect

present

imperative

negative

affirmative

Practice Conjugations