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    Cargar (en. Carry)

    /karɣar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Action of putting a load on a vehicle or person.
    I am going to load the suitcase into the car.
    Voy a cargar la maleta en el coche.
    To carry something that has weight or volume.
    She carries many books every day.
    Ella carga con muchos libros todos los días.
    To transmit data or information to a device.
    I need to charge my phone before leaving.
    Necesito cargar mi teléfono antes de salir.
    To assign a duty or responsibility to someone.
    The boss decided to assign the new project to Juan.
    El jefe decidió cargarle a Juan el proyecto nuevo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin verb 'carricare', which means 'to carry in a cart'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to recharge one's batteries
    Recharging energy or motivation.
    cargar las pilas
    to carry the dead weight
    Taking responsibility for something that is not one's fault.
    cargar con el muerto
    to burden someone
    To impose a burden or task on someone.
    cargar a alguien

    Related Words

    carga
    The weight or volume that is transported.
    carga
    cargador
    Device for charging batteries or cells.
    cargador
    cargamento
    The merchandise that is transported.
    cargamento

    Slang Meanings

    To load information or data.
    I am going to load the music onto my phone.
    Voy a cargar la música en mi celular.
    To get carried away by emotion or the moment.
    That party was so good that everyone got carried away.
    Esa fiesta estaba tan buena que todos se cargaron.