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How to Say "loaded" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “loaded” is “cargado” — use 'cargado' when referring to something or someone physically carrying or being full of a heavy load or contents..

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cargado

kar-GAH-doh/kaɾˈɣaðo/

adjectiveA1general
Use 'cargado' when referring to something or someone physically carrying or being full of a heavy load or contents.
A man carrying a huge, bulging sack over his shoulder that looks extremely heavy, demonstrating being loaded down.

Examples

El camión llegó cargado de mercancía fresca.

The truck arrived loaded with fresh merchandise.

Después de ir de compras, venía cargada con diez bolsas.

After going shopping, she came carrying ten bags.

Agreement is Key

As an adjective, 'cargado' must match the thing it describes. If you are talking about 'la maleta' (the suitcase), you must say 'la maleta cargada'.

Forgetting Gender

Mistake: “La mochila está cargado.”

Correction: La mochila está cargada. (Mochila is feminine, so the adjective must end in -a.)

montado

/mohn-TAH-doh//monˈtaðo/

adjectiveC1informal
Use 'montado' when referring to a person who is very rich or has a lot of money.
A treasure chest overflowing with gold coins and sparkling gems.

Examples

No te preocupes por el dinero, ese tipo está muy montado.

Don't worry about the money; that guy is loaded.

Physical Load vs. Financial Wealth

The most common mistake is using 'cargado' when you mean someone is rich. Remember, 'cargado' refers to a physical burden or being full, while 'montado' is the informal slang for being wealthy.

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