Carguero (en. Freighter)

/karˈɡeɾo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Person dedicated to the transportation of goods.
The freighter arrived on time to deliver the cargo.
El carguero llegó a tiempo para entregar la carga.
Ship specifically designed to transport cargo.
The freighter docked at the port with a large volume of containers.
El carguero atracó en el puerto con un gran volumen de contenedores.
Vehicle used for the transportation of bulky products.
The freighter carries agricultural products to the city.
El carguero lleva productos agrícolas a la ciudad.

Etymology

From the noun 'cargar' and the suffix '-ero', which indicates profession or relation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

freighter of goods
It refers to a vehicle or person that transports goods.
carguero de bienes
maritime freighter
Ship dedicated to the transportation of goods by sea.
carguero marítimo
freighter of resources
Person or entity responsible for transporting material resources.
carguero de recursos

Related Words

cargo
Merchandise or material that is transported.
carga
pickup
Action of picking up something that will be transported.
recogida
logistics
Planning and execution of transportation and storage.
logística

Slang Meanings

Person who carries too much load in their personal life.
That friend is an emotional freighter, he always has problems.
Ese amigo es un carguero emocional, siempre tiene problemas.
Someone who always arrives with more things than needed.
Don't be a freighter, just bring the essentials to the party.
No seas un carguero, trae solo lo indispensable a la fiesta.