cartucho

cartridge

noun kahr-TOO-choh Rare

Origin: French cartouche, from Italian cartoccio (paper roll)

Also means

paper cone, ink cartridge

Usage Note

Cartucho covers firearm cartridges, printer ink cartridges, and rolled paper cones used for food (churros, nuts). The idiom quemar el último cartucho ('to fire the last cartridge') means to use one's final option — a useful expression for learners. Do not confuse with bolsa (bag) in food contexts.

Examples

"La impresora necesita un cartucho nuevo."

Natural Translation

The printer needs a new cartridge.

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