Kilo Lingo

/deskaɾˈɣaɾ/

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Translation

to download; to unload, to discharge

Word origin

From des- (a reversing prefix) plus cargar, from Late Latin carricare ('to load'), from carrus ('wagon'). The same root gives English 'charge' and 'cargo'.

Origin
Latin
Root
carricare
English cognates
charge, cargo

Grammar

Verb type-ar regular

Examples

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I am going to download the app on my phone.

¿ ?

Can you download the file for me?

trabajadores .

The workers have to unload the lorry.

mucha .

The storm discharged a lot of rain over the city.

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This word is part of lesson 93.