cargada
/kar-GAH-dah/
loaded
A donkey loaded with heavy sacks represents 'cargada' as being filled with weight.
cargada(adjective)
loaded
?filled with objects or weight
,charged
?referring to a battery
strong
?referring to a drink like coffee or tea
,tense
?referring to an atmosphere or environment
📝 In Action
Mi mochila está muy cargada hoy.
A2My backpack is very full/heavy today.
La batería de la cámara ya está cargada.
A2The camera battery is already charged.
Prefiero la limonada poco cargada.
B1I prefer the lemonade not too strong.
Había una atmósfera muy cargada en la oficina.
B2There was a very tense atmosphere in the office.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the word to the object
Because this word ends in -a, you only use it when describing words that are also feminine (like 'la mochila' or 'la batería').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Charged money vs. Charged battery
Mistake: "Using 'cargada' to say you were charged $10."
Correction: Use 'cobrada' for money. Use 'cargada' for batteries or physical items.
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Drinks
When talking about coffee or cocktails, 'cargada' means there is a high concentration of the main ingredient (caffeine or alcohol).
A surprise spring toy illustrates 'cargada' as a playful prank or practical joke.
cargada(noun)
prank
?a practical joke or teasing
tease
?making fun of someone in a lighthearted way
📝 In Action
No te enojes, fue solo una cargada.
B2Don't get mad, it was just a prank/joke.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'una' with cargada
When used as a noun meaning a joke, always include 'una' or 'la' before it.
⭐ Usage Tips
Keep it friendly
A 'cargada' is usually meant to be funny, but if you do it too much, it might be seen as annoying!
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cargada
Question 1 of 2
If your coffee is 'muy cargada', what does that mean?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cargada' the same as 'llena'?
Not exactly. 'Llena' means full. 'Cargada' implies that it is full of weight or that it has been specifically 'loaded up' for a purpose.
Can I use 'cargada' for a person?
Yes! If you say a person is 'cargada', it usually means they are carrying a lot of physical weight or, figuratively, they are carrying a lot of stress or emotional burden.