Usage Note
Carguero is the standard Spanish word for a cargo ship or freighter. It can also refer to a cargo aircraft (avión carguero). The noun derives from carga (cargo, load). Synonyms include buque de carga and barco mercante, but carguero is more concise.
Examples
"El carguero llegó al puerto cargado de contenedores."
Natural Translation
The cargo ship arrived at the port loaded with containers.
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