Descargas (en. Downloads)

/desˈkaɾɣas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Action and effect of downloading.
Electric discharges can cause damage.
Las descargas de electricidad pueden causar daños.
Data transfer from a server to a device.
The file downloads were very fast.
Las descargas de archivos fueron muy rápidas.

Etymology

From the verb 'descargar', which comes from the prefix 'des-' and 'cargar'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Electric discharges
Events of an electrical nature that can cause shocks.
descargas eléctricas
Adrenaline rushes
Intense feeling of excitement or energy.
descargas de adrenalina
Information downloads
Process of receiving data from a system or server.
descargas de información

Related Words

Download
Remove a load, release something.
descargar
Load
Weight or amount that must be transported.
carga

Slang Meanings

To illegally download software.
He did several downloads of pirated programs.
Él hizo varias descargas de programas piratas.
To relieve built-up tension.
After the exam, I needed a release with my friends.
Después del examen, necesitaba una descarga con mis amigos.