Descargar (en. Discharge)

/des'kaɾɣaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Move data from a server to a local device.

I'm going to download the new movie on my computer.

Voy a descargar la nueva película en mi ordenador.

Remove a load or weight from something.

The truck driver unloaded the goods at the warehouse.

El camionero descargó la mercancía en el almacén.

Delete content from a device or apparatus.

I need to download my phone to free up space.

Necesito descargar mi teléfono para liberar espacio.

From the prefix 'de-' indicating movement downward, and 'cargar', which means to put weight on something.

download a file

Obtain a file from the Internet to store it locally.

descargar un archivo

relieve tension

Alleviate stress or emotional pressure.

descargar la tensión

unload something from one’s conscience

Free oneself from a feeling of guilt or worry.

descargar algo de la conciencia

upload

To introduce or put weight on something.

cargar

download

The act of removing a load or weight, or the transfer of data.

descarga

To illegally download music or movies.

They are downloading albums illegally.

Están descargando álbumes de forma pirata.

To vent emotionally.

I need to vent to someone about what's bothering me.

Necesito descargarme con alguien sobre lo que me preocupa.