How to Say "loading" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “loading” is “cargando” — use 'cargando' when referring to the process of data, files, or webpages being loaded onto a device or into a browser.
cargando
kahr-GAHN-dohkaɾˈɣan.do
Examples
La página web sigue cargando. Hay que esperar.
The webpage is still loading. We have to wait.
El juego está cargando todos los niveles.
The game is loading all the levels.
Están cargando las cajas en el camión.
They are loading the boxes onto the truck.
El burro iba cargando mucha leña.
The donkey was carrying a lot of firewood.
Use with 'Seguir'
You often use 'cargando' with the verb 'seguir' (to continue) to show that a process is still ongoing: 'sigue cargando' (it keeps loading).
The Gerund as an Adverb
You can use 'cargando' to describe how an action is performed: 'El hombre caminaba cargando su mochila' (The man walked, carrying his backpack).
cargando
kahr-GAHN-dohkaɾˈɣan.do
Examples
Están cargando las cajas en el camión.
They are loading the boxes onto the truck.
La página web sigue cargando. Hay que esperar.
The webpage is still loading. We have to wait.
El juego está cargando todos los niveles.
The game is loading all the levels.
El burro iba cargando mucha leña.
The donkey was carrying a lot of firewood.
Use with 'Seguir'
You often use 'cargando' with the verb 'seguir' (to continue) to show that a process is still ongoing: 'sigue cargando' (it keeps loading).
The Gerund as an Adverb
You can use 'cargando' to describe how an action is performed: 'El hombre caminaba cargando su mochila' (The man walked, carrying his backpack).
embarque
em-BAR-kehemˈbaɾke
Examples
Estamos esperando un gran embarque de café desde Colombia.
We are expecting a large shipment of coffee from Colombia.
El embarque de la mercancía se completará mañana por la tarde.
The loading of the merchandise will be completed tomorrow afternoon.
Hubo un retraso en el embarque por falta de personal.
There was a delay in the shipment due to a lack of staff.
Specific Contexts
Use this word when goods are moved by sea or large-scale transport rather than a simple envelope or small box.
Verb vs. Noun for Loading
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