cargador portátil
/kaɾɡadoɾ poɾtatil/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'portable charger' is cargador portátil in Spanish.
This phrase refers to an external battery used to charge electronic devices while on the go.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cargador, meaning 'charger' and portátil, meaning 'portable'.
Which one should you use?
While cargador portátil is a direct translation, you may also encounter batería externa, which literally means 'external battery'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, a popular term for a portable charger is cargador portátil. In Spain, a portable charger is often referred to as batería externa or even power bank.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾɡadoɾ poɾtatil/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, batería can mean a portable charger, the battery inside a phone, or a set of drums in a musical band.
- The word portátil is used on its own as a noun in Spanish to mean 'laptop', shortening computadora portátil.
- The word cargador comes from the verb cargar, which can mean 'to charge' a battery but also 'to load' a gun or 'to carry' a heavy burden on one's back.
Examples in context
- ¿Disculpe, podría ayudarme a encontrar un cargador portátil, por favor?Excuse me, could you help me find a portable charger, please?
- Me gustaría adquirir un cargador portátil para mis aparatos.I would like to acquire a portable charger for my devices.
- Oye, ¿tienes un cargador portátil que me puedas prestar?Hey, do you have a portable charger you can lend me?
- ¿Sabes dónde puedo comprar una power bank?Do you know where I can buy a power bank?
- Necesito un cargador portátil para mi móvil, ¿tienes alguno?I need a portable charger for my phone, do you have any?
- ¿Me podría mostrar un cargador portátil, por favor?Could you show me a portable charger, please?
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar un cargador portátil?Where can I find a portable charger?
- Necesito un cargador portátil para mi teléfono móvilI need a portable charger for my mobile phone
- Necesito comprar un cargador portátil.I need to buy a portable charger.
- ¿Tienes un cargador portátil para mi teléfono?Do you have a portable charger for my phone?
- El cargador portátil está en mi mochila.The portable charger is in my backpack.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are at a cafe and Elena's phone is dying.
- ElenaMi teléfono no tiene batería.My phone has no battery.
- JavierNo te preocupes, tengo un cargador portátil.Don't worry, I have a portable charger.
- Elena¡Qué suerte! Muchas gracias, Javier.How lucky! Thank you very much, Javier.
- JavierDe nada, Elena.You're welcome, Elena.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
