Cargas (en. Loads)

/ˈkaɾɣas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Weight or volume that is transported.
The truck carries heavy loads.
El camión lleva cargas pesadas.
Obligations or responsibilities that are assumed.
Having children is one of the biggest burdens one can have.
Tener hijos es una de las cargas más grandes que se pueden tener.
Load that is stored in a specific space.
The loads of merchandise are organized in the warehouse.
Las cargas de mercancía están organizadas en el almacén.

Etymology

From the verb 'cargar', which means to put weight or to ensure that something is transported.

Common Phrases and Expressions

emotional burden
Emotional responsibility that affects a person.
carga emocional
tax burden
Tax imposition that an individual or entity must face.
carga fiscal
loads and unloads
The process of loading and unloading goods or materials.
cargas y descargas

Related Words

to load
Action of putting weight or volume onto something.
cargar
unload
Action of removing weight or volume from something.
descarga
overweight
Excess weight on an object or person.
sobrepeso

Slang Meanings

Personal problems or worries.
I have many burdens in my personal life.
Tengo muchas cargas en mi vida personal.
Things that annoy or discomfort.
Don't talk to me about burdens; I have enough with what I have.
No me hables de cargas, tengo suficiente con lo que tengo.