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cargar Present Conjugation

cargarto carry

A1regular (with spelling change in preterite/subjunctive) -ar★★★★★
Quick answer:

Cargar is completely regular in the present tense: cargo, cargas, carga, cargamos, cargáis, cargan.

cargar Present Forms

yocargo
cargas
él/ella/ustedcarga
nosotroscargamos
vosotroscargáis
ellos/ellas/ustedescargan

When to Use the Present

Use the present tense for current habits, like who usually carries the groceries, or for charging a device right now.

Notes on cargar in the Present

This verb is fully regular in the present indicative. No spelling changes are needed here.

Example Sentences

  • Yo siempre cargo con mi computadora.

    I always carry my computer with me.

    yo

  • Ellos cargan el camión cada mañana.

    They load the truck every morning.

    ellos/ellas/ustedes

  • ¿Cargas tú el bebé o lo hago yo?

    Are you carrying the baby or should I?

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: carguo

    Correct: cargo

    Why: Learners sometimes over-apply the 'gu' spelling change from the preterite to the present tense where it isn't needed.

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