carga parcial
/kaɾɡa paɾθjal/from spelling rules
In Spanish, less than truckload is carga parcial.
The phrase refers to a shipment of freight that does not fill an entire trailer or container. In professional environments and international logistics settings, Spanish-speaking professionals frequently use the English acronym LTL instead of the translated phrase.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of carga (load or cargo) and parcial (partial).
Which one should you use?
While carga parcial refers to less than truckload (LTL), the term carga completa is used for full truckload (FTL).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the regional variation Carga Consolidada is used for less than truckload. In Argentina, the phrase Cargas Fraccionadas is the regional variation.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾɡa paɾθjal/
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Esta es una carga parcial para el cliente.This is a less than truckload shipment for the client.
- Prefiero enviar una carga parcial para ahorrar costos.I prefer to send a less than truckload shipment to save costs.
- El transportista aceptó la carga parcial hoy.The carrier accepted the less than truckload shipment today.
Example conversation
Two logistics managers discussing a small shipment.
- Sofía¿Llenamos el camión completo para el envío?Should we fill the whole truck for the shipment?
- AlejandroNo, mejor usemos una carga parcial.No, it's better to use less than truckload.
- SofíaEstá bien, buscaré un transportista.All right, I will look for a carrier.
- AlejandroGracias, así ahorramos dinero.Thanks, that way we save money.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries carga, parcial, CC BY-SA 4.0.
