cargas
/KAR-gahs/
you load
The word 'cargas' means 'you load' when putting items into a vehicle.
cargas(verb)
you load
?putting things into a vehicle or container
,you charge
?powering up a battery or electronic device
you carry
?moving something heavy from one place to another
,you upload
?transferring digital files
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Tú' Form
'Cargas' is specifically the form you use when talking to one friend, family member, or person you are on a first-name basis with.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Spelling Change
Mistake: "cargé"
Correction: cargué
⭐ Usage Tips
Charging your Tech
Use 'cargas' whenever you tell someone they are charging their phone, laptop, or tablet.
In this context, 'cargas' refers to the physical loads or weights being carried.
cargas(noun)
loads
?physical weights or items being moved
,burdens
?responsibilities or emotional weight
charges
?electrical or financial obligations
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Making it Plural
Since the singular word 'carga' ends in a vowel, we simply add an 's' to make it plural: 'cargas'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Emotional Weight
You can use this word for physical things on a truck, but also for heavy feelings or difficult responsibilities in life.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ 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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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.