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How to Say "boatload" in Spanish

The Spanish word forboatloadis cargamentoB2 level.

English → SpanishB2
nounB2informal
an exaggerated large quantity
A small figure carrying a massive, oversized sack on their back.

Examples

Hoy recibí un cargamento de correos electrónicos.

I received a boatload of emails today.

Trajeron un cargamento de comida para la fiesta.

They brought a ton of food for the party.

Figurative Use

Just like in English we say 'a truckload of work,' Spanish uses 'cargamento' to show there is a lot of something.

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