Descarga (en. Discharge)

/desˈkaɾɣa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Process of releasing energy, especially in the form of electricity or data.

The electric discharge can be dangerous if not handled properly.

La descarga eléctrica puede ser peligrosa si no se maneja adecuadamente.

Transfer of information, especially over the internet.

The download of the movie took several minutes due to the slow connection.

La descarga de la película tardó varios minutos debido a la conexión lenta.

verb

To release or free something that was contained.

I downloaded all the information onto the external hard drive.

Descargué toda la información en el disco duro externo.

To transfer data from one system to another.

If you download the app, you will be able to access exclusive features.

Si descargas la aplicación, podrás acceder a funciones exclusivas.

From the verb 'descargar', composed of 'des-' (indicating separation) and 'cargar' (implying to transport or contain).

adrenaline rush

Intense feeling of energy or excitement, often in extreme situations.

descarga de adrenalina

to make a discharge

To perform a transfer of information or energy.

hacer una descarga

electric discharge

Sudden release of electricity in the form of a spark or lightning.

descarga eléctrica

load

Amount of data, energy, or weight that is being transported.

carga

transfer

Movement of data or resources from one place to another.

transferencia

release

Action of releasing or making free something that was contained.

liberación

emotional release

After talking to a friend, I felt an emotional release.

Después de hablar con un amigo, me sentí en una descarga emocional.

stress release

I went out for a run to relieve stress after a hectic week.

Salí a correr para hacer una descarga de estrés después de una semana agitada.