cargador de pared
/kaɾɡadoɾ de paɾed/from spelling rules
The English phrase "wall charger" is translated into Spanish as cargador de pared.
The phrase cargador de pared is used to specify a device that plugs directly into an electrical outlet in a wall.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cargador (charger), de (of) and pared (wall).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the phrase is cargadores de pared.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾɡadoɾ de paɾed/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, people refer to the wall outlet itself as a tomacorriente, which literally means 'current taker'.
- While cargador de pared is the standard term, in some Spanish-speaking regions people use cubo (cube) to refer specifically to the wall plug part of the charger.
- The word cargador is derived from the verb cargar, which also means 'to load' a weapon or 'to carry' a heavy weight.
Examples in context
- Disculpe, señor. ¿Tiene un cargador de pared que pueda prestar?Excuse me, sir. Do you have a wall charger I could borrow?
- Olvidé mi adaptador de corriente, ¿tienes uno que pueda usar?I forgot my power adapter, do you have one I can use?
- Necesito un cargador de pared para mi teléfono.I need a wall charger for my phone.
- ¿Tienes un cargador de pared disponible?Do you have a wall charger available?
- El cargador de pared es de color blanco.The wall charger is white.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are at a cafe and Alejandro's phone is dying.
- AlejandroMi teléfono tiene muy poca batería.My phone has very little battery.
- SofíaYo tengo un cargador de pared en mi bolso.I have a wall charger in my bag.
- Alejandro¡Gracias, Sofía! Me salvas la vida.Thanks, Sofía! You're saving my life.
- SofíaNo hay de qué, Alejandro.You're welcome, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
