Spanish · Everyday Verbs
"to carry" in Spanish: cargar
cargar
To carry in Spanish is cargar. Say yo cargo and ¿Me ayudas a cargar? Cargar also means to charge a phone.
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How to pronounce cargar
Say it
kahr-GAHR / KAHR-goh
/kaɾ.ˈɡaɾ/
kahr-GAHR. Yo cargo is KAHR-goh. Hard g.
"to carry" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| cargar | to carry / to load / to charge Infinitive. | Infinitive. |
| yo cargo | I carry Present first person. | Present first person. |
| cargar la maleta | to carry/load the suitcase Travel. | Travel. |
| cargar el celular | to charge the phone Battery. | Battery. |
| ¿me ayudas a cargar? | will you help me carry? Heavy bag. | Heavy bag. |
How to use cargar in real life
- 1Bags
Yo cargo las maletas al carro.
I carry the suitcases to the car.
Yo cargo.
- 2Help
¿Me ayudas a cargar esta caja?
Will you help me carry this box?
Cargar + object.
- 3Phone
Necesito cargar el celular ya.
I need to charge the phone now.
Cargar = charge too.
Mistakes English speakers make with cargar
Incorrect: Yo carry la bolsa.
Correct: Yo cargo la bolsa.
Use cargo / cargar, not English carry.
Incorrect: Cargo el teléfono en la mano (if you meant charge).
Correct: Cargo el teléfono / Voy a cargar el teléfono.
Cargar el teléfono usually means charge it; say llevar if you mean carry in hand.
Good to know
Cargar is load, carry, or charge—context decides. Llevar often means take/bring something along. For a bag in hand, both cargar and llevar appear; listen to locals.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Moving boxes into an apartment
ChatPal
¿Cargo esta caja pesada?
Shall I carry this heavy box?
You
Sí. Yo cargo las bolsas.
Yes. I'll carry the bags.
ChatPal
Luego cargo el celular un rato.
Later I'll charge the phone a bit.
You
Hay un enchufe en la cocina.
There's an outlet in the kitchen.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to carry" in Spanish
How do I say I carry?
Yo cargo.
Does cargar mean charge?
Yes—cargar el celular is everyday.
Cargar vs llevar?
Both move things; llevar often means take along.
How do you pronounce cargo?
KAHR-goh, hard g.
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