cargo

position, post

noun KAHR-goh Common

Also means

charge, cost (financial)

Usage Note

Cargo in the sense of a job or official position is very common: estar a cargo de means 'to be in charge of', and hacerse cargo means 'to take charge of'. In a financial context it means a charge or debit: un cargo en cuenta (a charge to an account). Do not confuse with the English 'cargo' (freight) — that is carga in Spanish.

Examples

"Ocupa un cargo importante en el ministerio."

Natural Translation

She holds an important position in the ministry.

Literal Translation

Occupies a charge important in the ministry

Related Words

Explore Spanish by topic

SpanishNow

Spanish Accent Marks: 3 Rules for Every Word

A Spanish word needs an accent mark in just three cases: it breaks the default stress, it's a homophone, or a weak vowel splits off. Here are all three rules.

June 3, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

How to Roll Your Rs in Spanish (Even If You Can't Yet)

Roll your Rs in Spanish by building from the butter sound you already make, then adding airflow. A step-by-step method, minimal pairs, and self-check drills.

June 3, 2026 7 min read

SpanishNow

How to Say "You" in Spanish: Tú, Usted, Vos & Vosotros

Spanish has five words for "you": tú, usted, vos, vosotros, and ustedes. Learn which to use by who you're talking to and where — plus the verb endings.

June 3, 2026 6 min read

SpanishNow

Ser vs. Estar: When to Use Each in Spanish

Ser vs estar made simple: how you feel and where you are use estar, everything else uses ser. Master the rule, the exceptions, and the traps that flip meaning.

June 3, 2026 6 min read