cargamento
/kar-gah-MEN-toh/
cargo
A 'cargamento' can refer to physical goods or cargo transported by ship, truck, or plane.
cargamento(noun)
cargo
?goods carried on a ship, aircraft, or motor vehicle
,shipment
?a batch of goods sent to a recipient
load
?a physical weight being carried
,freight
?commercial transport of goods
📝 In Action
El barco llegó al puerto con un cargamento de café.
A2The ship arrived at the port with a cargo of coffee.
Estamos esperando un gran cargamento de suministros médicos.
B1We are waiting for a large shipment of medical supplies.
La policía interceptó un cargamento ilegal en la frontera.
B2The police intercepted an illegal shipment at the border.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Masculine
Cargamento ends in '-o', so it is almost always masculine. Use 'el' or 'un' before it.
Result Noun
The suffix '-mento' is added to verbs (like 'cargar') to name the result of that action.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Cargamento vs. Cargo
Mistake: "Using 'cargamento' to mean a job position."
Correction: Use 'cargo' for a job title or fee, and 'cargamento' for physical goods being moved.
⭐ Usage Tips
Think Big
Use 'cargamento' for large quantities of things. If you just have one small box, 'paquete' (package) is better.
The word 'cargamento' is also used to describe a heavy load or a large amount of something being carried.
cargamento(noun)
load
?a large amount of non-physical things
,boatload
?an exaggerated large quantity
heap
?a big pile of something
📝 In Action
Hoy recibí un cargamento de correos electrónicos.
B1I received a boatload of emails today.
Trajeron un cargamento de comida para la fiesta.
B1They brought a ton of food for the party.
💡 Grammar Points
Figurative Use
Just like in English we say 'a truckload of work,' Spanish uses 'cargamento' to show there is a lot of something.
⭐ Usage Tips
Adding Emphasis
Using this word instead of 'mucho' makes your speech sound more descriptive and colorful.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cargamento
Question 1 of 2
If a truck is full of boxes for a store, what is that called?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'cargamento' for a phone charger?
No, for a phone charger you should use 'cargador'. 'Cargamento' is for a large batch of goods being moved.
Is 'cargamento' always used for illegal things?
Not at all! While you see it in news stories about 'illegal shipments,' it is the standard word for any commercial shipment, like fruit, cars, or clothing.