Cartuchos (en. Cartridges)

/karˈtutʃos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Small container that holds gunpowder and a projectile, used in firearms.

The soldier loaded his rifle with several cartridges.

El soldado cargó su rifle con varios cartuchos.

Container that holds ink, used in printers.

I need to buy ink cartridges for the printer.

Necesito comprar cartuchos de tinta para la impresora.

From the term 'cartucho' which comes from the Latin 'cartucium', meaning 'small letter or document'.

to load the cartridges

To prepare to face a difficult situation.

cargar los cartuchos

without cartridges

Without resources or available help.

sin cartuchos

gunpowder

Substance used as an explosive in cartridges.

pólvora

ink

Liquid used for writing or printing.

tinta

Referring to a very enthusiastic person or someone ready to act.

That guy always arrives at the party with a lot of energy; it seems he has cartridges to spare.

Ese tipo siempre llega a la fiesta con mucha energía, parece que tiene cartuchos de sobra.

In some contexts, it is used to refer to someone with an overly aggressive approach.

Tone it down a bit, it's not that serious!

¡Baja un poco los cartuchos, no es para tanto!