Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
Charger in Spanish: Cargador
Cargador · noun · kahr-gah-DOHR
Cargador is the Spanish word for charger, the device used to recharge batteries in phones, laptops, electric vehicles, and other electronic devices.
kahr-gah-DOHR
¿Me prestas tu cargador? Mi teléfono está a punto de apagarse.
Can you lend me your charger? My phone is about to die.
Charger in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for charger, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| cargador | charger | kahr-gah-DOHR | Default, widely understood |
| cargador de batería | charger | specifying a battery charger |
How Native Speakers Use Cargador
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Traveling
No olvides empacar el cargador de la computadora portátil.
Don't forget to pack the laptop charger.
Reminding someone before a trip.
At a café
Disculpe, ¿hay algún enchufe donde pueda conectar mi cargador?
Excuse me, is there an outlet where I can plug in my charger?
Asking for an outlet at a public place.
Buying accessories
Necesito un cargador inalámbrico compatible con mi teléfono.
I need a wireless charger compatible with my phone.
Shopping for tech accessories.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Cargador
Using cargador for loader (person)
Incorrect: El cargador del camión es nuevo. (meaning phone charger)
Correct: El cargador del teléfono es nuevo.
Cargador can also mean a loader or porter; adding the context (del teléfono, de la computadora) clarifies you mean the electronic device.
Saying charger directly
Incorrect: ¿Dónde dejé mi charger?
Correct: ¿Dónde dejé mi cargador?
While some bilingual speakers code-switch, the proper Spanish word is cargador — using the English word is not standard Spanish.
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Common Questions About Charger in Spanish
- How do you say 'charger' in Spanish?
- The word is cargador, used universally across all Spanish-speaking countries for phone chargers, laptop chargers, and battery chargers of all kinds.
- How do you say 'wireless charger'?
- A wireless charger is called cargador inalámbrico in Spanish — inalámbrico being the standard adjective meaning wireless.
- Does cargador have other meanings?
- Cargador can also mean a magazine (for firearms), a loader (a person who loads goods), or a clip, depending on context — but in everyday conversation it most commonly refers to an electronic charger.