carga inalámbrica
/kaɾɡa inalambɾika/from spelling rules
Wireless charging in Spanish is carga inalámbrica.
What does it mean word for word?
The term is composed of carga (charge/loading) and inalámbrica (wireless), which literally translates to 'wireless charge'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is a feminine noun phrase, so if you use an adjective like 'fast' (rápida), it must also be in the feminine form: carga inalámbrica rápida.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaɾɡa inalambɾika/
Did you know?
- The word inalámbrica literally means 'without a wire' because alambre refers specifically to a metallic wire or filament rather than a generic cable.
- The root word carga also means 'load' or 'burden' and is used in phrases describing the emotional weight of a secret or a duty.
- Because carga can mean 'cargo' or 'freight', a sign saying carga in a warehouse refers to shipping goods, not battery power.
Examples in context
- El último modelo de teléfono móvil ofrece carga inalámbrica.The latest model of the mobile phone offers wireless charging.
- La carga inalámbrica es una característica conveniente de este dispositivo.Wireless charging is a convenient feature of this device.
- Mi nuevo teléfono tiene carga sin cables.My new phone has wireless charging.
- Mi teléfono tiene carga inalámbrica.My phone has wireless charging.
- Busco un cargador con carga inalámbrica.I am looking for a charger with wireless charging.
- La carga inalámbrica es muy conveniente.Wireless charging is very convenient.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are at a coffee shop.
- Mateo¿Tu móvil tiene carga inalámbrica?Does your mobile have wireless charging?
- MaríaSí, Mateo, puedo cargarlo en la mesa.Yes, Mateo, I can charge it on the table.
- MateoQué bueno, yo olvidé mi cable.That's good, I forgot my cable.
- MaríaNo te preocupes, yo te presto el mío.Don't worry, I'll lend you mine.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
