How to Say "ink cartridge" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “ink cartridge” is “cartucho” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
printer supply
Examples
La impresora se quedó sin cartucho de tinta negra.
The printer ran out of black ink cartridge.
¿Sabes dónde puedo comprar cartuchos baratos?
Do you know where I can buy cheap cartridges?
He instalado un cartucho nuevo y todavía no imprime.
I have installed a new cartridge and it still doesn't print.
Using 'de' for materials
Just like in English we say 'ink cartridge,' in Spanish we use 'de' (of) to describe what's inside: 'cartucho de tinta'.
Don't use 'cartucho' for pens
Mistake: “Necesito un cartucho para mi bolígrafo.”
Correction: Necesito un recambio (or carga) para mi bolígrafo. 'Cartucho' is mainly for printers, games, or guns.
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