cargamento
“cargamento” means “cargo” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
cargo, shipment
Also: load, freight
📝 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.
load, boatload
Also: heap
📝 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.
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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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From the Spanish verb 'cargar' (to load), which comes from the Late Latin word 'carricare' (to load a wagon). This is ultimately related to the Latin word 'carrus', which meant 'chariot' or 'wagon'—the same ancestor as our word 'car'!
First recorded: 17th century
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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.