cargas
“cargas” means “you load” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
you load, you charge
Also: you carry, you upload
📝 In Action
Tú siempre cargas tu teléfono por la noche.
A1You always charge your phone at night.
Si cargas las maletas en el coche, podemos irnos ya.
A2If you load the suitcases in the car, we can leave now.
loads, burdens
Also: charges
📝 In Action
El camión lleva varias cargas pesadas.
B1The truck is carrying several heavy loads.
No quiero ser una de tus cargas familiares.
B2I don't want to be one of your family burdens.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "cargas" in Spanish:
burdens→charges→loads→you carry→you charge→you load→you upload→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: cargas
Question 1 of 1
If you are telling a friend that they are charging their phone, which 'cargas' are you using?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'carricāre', which meant 'to load a wagon or cart'.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cargas' used for downloading files?
Actually, for downloading we use 'descargas'. 'Cargas' (as part of 'cargar') is more often used for uploading or charging a battery.
Does 'cargas' mean taxes?
Yes, in a formal or legal sense, 'cargas' can refer to financial burdens or taxes placed on a property or person.