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How to Say "charges" in Spanish

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cargas

/KAR-gahs//ˈkaɾɣas/

nounB1general
Use 'cargas' when referring to physical loads being transported, electrical loads, or financial burdens/responsibilities.
A donkey carrying two heavy woven baskets filled with colorful fruit on its back.

Examples

El camión lleva varias cargas pesadas.

The truck is carrying several heavy loads.

No quiero ser una de tus cargas familiares.

I don't want to be one of your family burdens.

Making it Plural

Since the singular word 'carga' ends in a vowel, we simply add an 's' to make it plural: 'cargas'.

acusaciones

ah-koo-sah-SYOH-ness/akusaˈsiones/

nounB1formal/legal
Use 'acusaciones' specifically for legal or formal claims, accusations, or allegations, often in a criminal or civil context.
A simple illustration depicting one stylized figure pointing a dramatic, accusing finger directly at another figure who appears surprised and distressed.

Examples

Las acusaciones de fraude causaron un gran escándalo en la empresa.

The accusations of fraud caused a major scandal in the company.

El abogado rechazó todas las acusaciones contra su cliente.

The lawyer rejected all the charges against his client.

¿Tienes pruebas para sustentar estas acusaciones?

Do you have evidence to support these allegations?

Gender and Number

This word is the plural form of the feminine noun la acusación. It always requires feminine plural articles and adjectives, like las or estas.

Using the wrong verb

Mistake: “Decir acusaciones (to say accusations)”

Correction: Use *hacer acusaciones* (to make accusations) or *presentar acusaciones* (to file/present charges).

intereses

/in-te-RE-ses//in.teˈɾe.ses/

nounB1financial
Use 'intereses' when 'charges' refers to the cost of borrowing money, such as late fees or interest rates on loans.
A small stack of gold coins with a stylized green sprout growing out of the top, symbolizing financial growth or monetary return.

Examples

El banco cobra intereses muy altos por los préstamos hipotecarios.

The bank charges very high interest for mortgage loans.

Ganamos intereses en la cuenta de ahorros cada mes.

We earn interest on the savings account every month.

Financial Plural

In Spanish, the word 'intereses' is almost always plural when referring to money earned or owed, even though in English you might say 'the interest rate' (singular).

Using 'Interés' for Money

Mistake: “Pagué mucho interés al banco.”

Correction: Pagué muchos intereses al banco. (Use the plural form 'intereses' when discussing the monetary amount.)

Confusing Loads with Fees

Learners often confuse 'cargas' (loads, burdens) with 'intereses' (interest, fees). Remember that 'cargas' can refer to physical or financial burdens, while 'intereses' specifically relates to the cost of money or financial penalties.

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