cargando
“cargando” means “charging” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
charging
Also: powering up
📝 In Action
Mi teléfono está cargando. No lo desconectes.
A1My phone is charging. Don't unplug it.
¿Puedes revisar si la batería sigue cargando?
A2Can you check if the battery is still charging?
loading
Also: downloading
📝 In Action
La página web sigue cargando. Hay que esperar.
A1The webpage is still loading. We have to wait.
El juego está cargando todos los niveles.
A2The game is loading all the levels.
carrying, loading
Also: hauling
📝 In Action
Están cargando las cajas en el camión.
B1They are loading the boxes onto the truck.
El burro iba cargando mucha leña.
B1The donkey was carrying a lot of firewood.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
imperfect
present
preterite
subjunctive
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "cargando" in Spanish:
carrying→charging→downloading→hauling→loading→powering up→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: cargando
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'cargando' in the context of physical labor?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'cargar' comes from the Vulgar Latin word *carricāre*, which meant 'to load onto a wagon or cart' (*carrus*). This connection explains both the meaning of carrying physical things and the modern meaning of loading data.
First recorded: Medieval Latin
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cargando' the same as 'descargando'?
No. 'Cargando' means 'loading' or 'charging.' 'Descargando' means 'unloading' (physical) or 'downloading' (digital). They are opposites.
How do I use 'cargando' in a sentence?
You typically use it with the verb 'estar' (to be) to show that the action is happening right now. Example: 'El paquete está cargando' (The package is loading).