Descargo (en. Discharge)
/desˈkaɾɣo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Action of freeing something from weight or load.
The unloading of the merchandise was carried out without setbacks.
La descarga de la mercancía se realizó sin contratiempos.
Report or document that justifies an action or situation.
I presented a defense against the accusation.
Presenté un descargo ante la acusación.
Release of energy, especially electrical.
The battery discharge occurs quickly.
El descargo de la batería se lleva a cabo rápidamente.
Etymology
From the verb 'descargar', which comes from the Latin 'descargare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
disclaimer
Statement that limits liability.
descargo de responsabilidad
to give a disclaimer
To present arguments or evidence in defense of something.
dar un descargo
Related Words
load
Weight or quantity of something that is transported.
carga
to unload
Action of removing weight or freeing load.
descargar
Slang Meanings
To load something quickly.
I'm going to give a disclaimer to that box so it doesn’t stay here.
Voy a dar un descargo a esa caja para que no se quede aquí.
Justification or defense against an accusation.
He made a disclaimer at the meeting to clarify the situation.
Hizo un descargo en la reunión para aclarar la situación.