cargador
“cargador” means “charger” in Spanish. It has 4 different meanings depending on context:
charger
Also: power adapter
📝 In Action
¿Tienes un cargador para mi teléfono?
A1Do you have a charger for my phone?
Necesito un cargador de carga rápida porque mi batería está casi vacía.
A2I need a fast charger because my battery is almost empty.
El cargador de la computadora portátil dejó de funcionar de repente.
B1The laptop charger suddenly stopped working.
loader
Also: porter, stevedore
📝 In Action
Los cargadores están subiendo las cajas al camión.
B1The loaders are putting the boxes onto the truck.
Contratamos a dos cargadores para ayudarnos con la mudanza.
B2We hired two porters to help us with the move.
El trabajo de cargador en el puerto es muy cansado.
B1Working as a loader at the port is very tiring.
magazine
Also: clip
📝 In Action
El agente insertó el cargador en la pistola.
B2The agent inserted the magazine into the pistol.
Se quedó sin munición y tuvo que cambiar el cargador.
C1He ran out of ammunition and had to change the clip.
¿Cuántas balas caben en este cargador?
B2How many bullets fit in this magazine?
suspenders
Also: braces
📝 In Action
Mi abuelo siempre usa cargadores con sus pantalones de vestir.
B2My grandfather always wears suspenders with his dress pants.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "cargador" in Spanish:
braces→charger→clip→loader→magazine→porter→power adapter→stevedore→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: cargador
Question 1 of 3
If your phone battery is at 1%, what do you need to ask for?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish verb 'cargar' (to load), which comes from the Late Latin word 'carricare' (to load a wagon). This ultimately stems from 'carrus', meaning 'chariot' or 'wagon'.
First recorded: 13th century (referring to people who carry loads).
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cargador' the same as 'batería'?
No. The 'batería' is the storage inside the device, while the 'cargador' is the external cable/plug used to fill it with power.
How do I say 'wireless charger'?
You say 'cargador inalámbrico'. 'Inalámbrico' literally means 'without wires'.
Can 'cargador' be used for a person carrying a baby?
Yes, sometimes a baby carrier (the harness) is called a 'cargador de bebés', though 'portabebés' is also very common.