carga viva
/kaɾɡa biba/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'live load' is translated into Spanish as carga viva.
What does it mean word for word?
This term is a literal translation where carga means 'load' and viva means 'live'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When expressing the plural 'live loads', you must pluralize both the noun and the adjective to cargas vivas.
Did you know?
- While carga viva is used in engineering, the word carga also refers to the electric charge of a battery or a capacitor.
- In many Spanish-speaking construction contexts, engineers may actually use the English term 'live load' directly, as technical terminology in civil engineering is heavily influenced by American standards.
- In some regions, particularly in maritime or logistics sectors, carga can refer to the 'cargo' itself rather than the physical weight or force, which could lead to confusion if one is discussing structural loads versus shipping loads.
Examples in context
- La carga viva máxima para este puente es de 80 toneladas. ¡Ten cuidado!The maximum live load for this bridge is 80 tons. Be cautious!
- La carga viva es muy alta en este piso.The live load is very high on this floor.
- Debemos calcular la carga viva correctamente.We must calculate the live load correctly.
- El diseño considera una carga viva de 300 kg.The design considers a live load of 300 kg.
Example conversation
Two engineers are reviewing structural blueprints in an office.
- SofíaDaniel, ¿has revisado la carga viva del techo?Daniel, have you checked the live load of the roof?
- DanielSí, Sofía, todo parece estar en orden.Yes, Sofía, everything seems to be in order.
- SofíaPerfecto, la carga viva es crucial para la seguridad.Perfect, the live load is crucial for safety.
- DanielEstoy de acuerdo, procederé con la validación final.I agree, I will proceed with the final validation.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
