carga lenta
/kaɾɡa lenta/from spelling rules
The English phrase slow charge is translated into Spanish as carga lenta.
carga lenta refers to the process of charging a battery at a low speed.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun carga (charge) and the adjective lenta (slow).
Which one should you use?
carga de baja velocidad is a formal alternative that translates to low-speed charging. If you prefer to use a verb phrase meaning to charge slowly, use cargar lentamente.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because carga is a feminine noun, the adjective must take the feminine form lenta rather than the masculine lento.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾɡa lenta/
Did you know?
- The word carga is also used in Spanish to describe the act of loading a firearm, linking the electrical process of charging a battery to the mechanical loading of a weapon.
- While carga lenta refers to batteries, the term carga in a metaphorical sense can describe an emotional weight or a mental burden that a person must carry.
- The noun carga shares a common ancestor with the English word 'cargo', referring to the physical load being carried.
Examples in context
- El dispositivo se encuentra en proceso de carga lenta.The device is undergoing a slow charge.
- Es recomendable utilizar un cargador especializado para realizar una carga de baja velocidad.It is advisable to use a specialized charger for performing a slow charge.
- No tengas prisa, mejor cargar despacito para que la batería dure más tiempo.Don't rush, it's better to charge slowly to make the battery last longer.
- El teléfono está en modo de carga lenta.The phone is in slow charge mode.
- La carga lenta es mejor para la batería.A slow charge is better for the battery.
- Prefiero usar la carga lenta por la noche.I prefer to use the slow charge at night.
- Este cargador solo hace una carga lenta.This charger only does a slow charge.
Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are discussing phone accessories in a room.
- SofíaAlejandro, ¿por qué tu teléfono tarda tanto en cargar?Alejandro, why is your phone taking so long to charge?
- AlejandroCreo que este cargador solo tiene carga lenta.I think this charger only has slow charge.
- SofíaPuedes usar el mío, que es mucho más rápido.You can use mine, which is much faster.
- AlejandroGracias, Sofía, me sirve mucho.Thanks, Sofía, that helps me a lot.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries carga, CC BY-SA 4.0.
