How to Say "charged" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “charged” is “cargado” — use 'cargado' when referring to a device like a battery, phone, or electronic item that has been supplied with electrical power..
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cargado
kar-GAH-doh/kaɾˈɣaðo/
AdjectiveA2General
Use 'cargado' when referring to a device like a battery, phone, or electronic item that has been supplied with electrical power.
Examples
Mi teléfono está casi cargado.
My phone is almost charged.
¿Está cargada la batería de la cámara?
Is the camera battery charged?
No te preocupes, el móvil está cargado al cien por cien.
Don't worry, the cell phone is 100% charged.
atacó
VerbA2General
Use 'atacó' when describing an action of physically assaulting or attacking someone or something, especially in a context of conflict or aggression.
Examples
El león atacó a la gacela.
The lion attacked the gazelle.
Battery vs. Attack
The most common mistake is using 'atacó' when you mean 'charged' in the sense of a battery. Remember, 'atacó' refers to an aggressive action, while 'cargado' is specifically for power levels in devices.
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