cargador
/kaɾɡaˈdoɾ/masculine
The Spanish word for charger is cargador. Wiktionary also lists recargardor.
Meaning: a device that charges or recharges (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cargador | /kaɾɡaˈdoɾ/ | masculine |
| recargardor | /rekaɾɡaɾdoɾ/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
The term refers to a device used to charge or recharge an object. Cargador is the neutral and most common term used to refer to a charger in Spanish.
What does it mean word for word?
The word cargador comes from the verb cargar, which means to load or to charge.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of cargador is cargadores.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾɡaˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, the phrase cargar can be slang for 'to tease' or 'to make fun of' someone.
- In construction, a cargador is a piece of heavy machinery, specifically a front-end loader used to move soil or debris.
- While cargador refers to a battery charger, the same word also means 'loader' in a military context, describing a person who loads ammunition into a cannon.
Examples in context
- Se me rompió el cargador.My charger broke on me.This sentence is useful for describing a broken cargador.Tatoeba #9003923 by Shishir, translation #12274162 by Miktsoanit
- ¿De quién es este cargador?Whose charger is this?This sentence is useful for asking about the ownership of a cargador.Tatoeba #10479992 by Shishir, translation #9271079 by CK
- ¿Has encontrado mi cargador?Have you found my charger?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has found a cargador.Tatoeba #10671463 by Shishir, translation #12274160 by Miktsoanit
- Necesito un cargador para mi teléfonoI need a charger for my phone
- Olvidé mi cargador en casa, ¿tienes un cargador que me puedas prestar?I forgot my charger at home, do you have a charger you can lend me?
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar un cargador para mi computadora?Where can I buy a charger for my computer?
- No puedo encontrar el cable de mi cargador, ¿puedo usar el tuyo?I can't find the cable for my charger, can I use yours?
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and María are in a cafe and Javier's phone is dying.
- JavierMaría, ¿tienes un cargador?María, do you have a charger?
- MaríaSí, tengo el cargador en mi bolso.Yes, I have the charger in my bag.
- JavierGracias, mi teléfono tiene poca batería.Thanks, my phone has low battery.
- MaríaNo te preocupes, Javier, aquí tienes.Don't worry, Javier, here you go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “charger” translations and entries cargador, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
