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caricare

例文 caricare 30秒で
解説 caricare in your Level:
At the A1 level, you should focus on the most basic, everyday use of caricare: charging your electronic devices. In modern life, this is the most common way you will use the word. You will likely hear it in questions like 'Dove posso caricare il mio telefono?' (Where can I charge my phone?). At this stage, you don't need to worry about the complex metaphorical meanings. Just remember that it is a regular verb ending in -are, so it follows the same pattern as mangiare or parlare. You should also recognize it in the context of 'loading' a simple object, like putting clothes into a washing machine (caricare la lavatrice). The key for A1 is to connect the word to the physical act of preparing a machine to work by giving it energy or items. Focus on short, present-tense sentences. For example, 'Io carico il cellulare' (I charge the cell phone) or 'Lui carica la macchina' (He loads the car). Understanding the past participle caricato is also helpful for saying 'ho caricato' (I have charged/loaded). Avoid confusing it with other -are verbs that look similar. Keep it simple and functional.
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At the A2 level, you can expand your use of caricare to include more domestic and travel-related scenarios. You should be able to use it when talking about chores, such as 'caricare la lavastoviglie' (loading the dishwasher) or 'caricare la spesa in macchina' (loading the groceries into the car). You will also start to see the word in digital contexts, specifically 'caricare una foto' (uploading a photo) to social media. At A2, you should also be familiar with the noun caricabatterie (charger), which is essential for travel. You might need to ask for one at a hotel reception or a cafe. You should be comfortable using the verb in different tenses, like the passato prossimo ('Abbiamo caricato i bagagli') and the futuro ('Caricherò il video domani'). Notice the spelling change in the future and conditional: because the verb ends in -care, you must add an 'h' to maintain the hard 'k' sound (caricherò, not caricerò). This is a crucial grammatical detail for A2 learners to master. You are also beginning to see the word used with prepositions, such as 'caricare su' (upload to) or 'caricare in' (load into).
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As a B1 learner, you are expected to understand the more nuanced and metaphorical uses of caricare. This includes 'winding up' mechanical objects like clocks or old-fashioned toys ('caricare l'orologio'). You should also recognize the psychological use of the verb: to motivate or 'hype up' someone. For instance, an athlete might say 'La musica mi carica' (Music pumps me up). In professional settings, you'll use caricare for uploading documents to a cloud or a company database. You should also understand the reflexive form caricarsi, which means to take on a burden or to get oneself excited. For example, 'Si è caricato di troppo lavoro' (He took on too much work). At this level, you can distinguish between caricare (to load/charge) and its antonym scaricare (to unload/download/drain). You should be able to explain the difference in a conversation. You'll also encounter the word in more varied contexts, like 'caricare una molla' (to wind a spring) or 'caricare un fucile' (to load a gun) in literature or films. Your vocabulary is becoming more flexible, allowing you to use caricare both literally and figuratively.
At the B2 level, you should be comfortable with the idiomatic and more complex structures involving caricare. One key phrase is 'caricare la mano,' which means to exaggerate or overemphasize something. You might hear this in a political debate or a critique of a movie. You should also understand how caricare is used in legal or financial contexts, though it's less common than other terms; for example, 'caricare le spese' (to charge expenses/costs). In art and design, caricare i colori means to make them more intense or saturated. You should be able to use the verb in the congiuntivo (subjunctive) and condizionale (conditional) tenses without hesitation. For example, 'Spero che tu abbia caricato il file correttamente' (I hope you uploaded the file correctly). You should also notice the use of carico as an adjective, meaning 'full,' 'strong,' or 'loaded.' A 'caffè carico' is a very strong coffee, and a 'persona carica' is someone full of energy. At B2, you are not just using the verb; you are understanding the 'energy' and 'weight' it conveys in various social registers.
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At the C1 level, your understanding of caricare should reach a near-native depth, including its historical and technical origins. You understand that the verb carries a sense of 'imposition' or 'accumulation.' You can use it in highly formal contexts, such as describing a judge 'caricando' a sentence with specific gravity, or a writer 'caricando' a character with symbolic meaning. You are aware of its use in historical texts where it might refer to a 'carica' (a military charge) or the act of 'caricare il nemico' (charging the enemy). You can also handle complex grammatical constructions, such as using the verb in the passive voice or with indirect object pronouns in sophisticated ways. You understand the subtle difference between caricare and more specific verbs like stivare (to stow) or infarcire (to stuff/pad). Your use of the word is precise; you know exactly when 'caricare la mano' is appropriate and when it might sound too colloquial. You can also analyze the word's role in word families, connecting it to caricatura (caricature)—which literally means a 'loaded' or exaggerated portrait.
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At the C2 level, you have a masterly command of caricare and all its derivatives. You can use it to describe the most abstract concepts, such as 'caricare di significati' (to imbue with meanings) in a philosophical or semiotic discussion. You understand the etymological link between the physical cart (carro) and the modern 'upload.' You can use the word in literary writing to create specific atmospheres—perhaps describing a sky 'carico di pioggia' (heavy with rain) or a silence 'carico di tensione' (charged with tension). You are familiar with rare or archaic uses of the verb found in classic Italian literature. You can effortlessly switch between the slang use of 'caricarsi' (getting hyped) and the technical jargon of an engineer discussing 'carico di rottura' (breaking load). Your ability to use the word is so natural that you can play with its meanings, using it for puns or sophisticated irony. You understand the full spectrum of the word, from the humblest household task to the most elevated intellectual concept, and you can navigate these registers with total fluency and cultural awareness.
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例文

caricare 30秒で

  • Caricare is a versatile Italian verb primarily meaning to load (a car/dishwasher) or to charge (a phone/battery).
  • It is also the standard term for 'uploading' digital files to the internet, contrasting with 'scaricare' (to download).
  • Metaphorically, it can mean to motivate or hype someone up, or to exaggerate a story or performance.
  • Grammatically, it is a regular -are verb but requires an 'h' in certain future and conditional forms (e.g., caricherò).

The Italian verb caricare is a versatile powerhouse in the Italian language, functioning as a primary tool for describing the act of putting something 'onto' or 'into' a container, a device, or even a person. At its most fundamental level, it translates to 'to load' or 'to charge.' Whether you are packing a car for a summer trip to the Amalfi Coast, plugging in your smartphone after a long day of sightseeing, or uploading a photo to Instagram, caricare is the verb you will reach for. It originates from the Late Latin carricare, which specifically referred to loading a wagon or cart (carrus). This historical root is still palpable today, as the word carries a sense of weight, preparation, and energy transfer.

Physical Loading
This is the most literal use. You use it when placing objects into a vehicle, a dishwasher, or a washing machine. It implies a systematic filling of space. For example, 'Devo caricare la lavastoviglie' (I need to load the dishwasher).
Electrical Charging
In the modern era, this is perhaps the most frequent usage. It refers to the process of providing electrical energy to a battery. 'Hai caricato il telefono?' (Did you charge the phone?) is a ubiquitous phrase in Italian households.
Digital Uploading
In the context of technology, caricare means to upload a file to a server or the internet. It is the opposite of scaricare (to download). If you are sending an email with an attachment, you are 'caricando' that file.

Prima di partire per le vacanze, dobbiamo caricare tutti i bagagli nel bagagliaio della macchina.

Translation: Before leaving for vacation, we must load all the luggage into the trunk of the car.

Beyond these practical applications, caricare takes on metaphorical and psychological meanings. It can describe the act of 'winding up' a clock or a toy, or more abstractly, 'hyping up' or motivating someone. A coach might 'caricare la squadra' (fire up the team) before a big match. It can also refer to adding weight or intensity to something, like 'caricare i colori' (to make colors more intense or saturated) in painting, or 'caricare la mano' (to exaggerate or overdo something). This breadth of meaning makes it a B1-level essential, as it moves from simple physical actions to more nuanced social and technical interactions.

Non dimenticare di caricare la batteria della fotocamera prima del matrimonio.

Translation: Don't forget to charge the camera battery before the wedding.

Finally, in legal and bureaucratic contexts, one might 'caricare' someone with a responsibility or a debt. This usage is more formal but follows the same logic: placing a burden or an item onto a person's 'ledger' or account. In the world of firearms, it means to load a gun. In the world of coffee, a 'caffè carico' is a strong, intense espresso. This versatility is why mastering caricare is a significant milestone for any Italian learner.

Using caricare correctly requires understanding its direct object and the preposition that often follows. Usually, you caricare something (direct object) with something else (using the preposition di or con). However, in many modern contexts like charging a phone, the object is simply the device itself. Let's explore the various grammatical structures and situational nuances that define this verb's usage in everyday Italian life.

The 'Load Something' Pattern
This is the simplest form: [Subject] + [Caricare] + [Object]. 'Il camionista carica il camion' (The truck driver loads the truck). Here, the focus is purely on the action of filling or preparing a vessel for transport or use.
The 'Charge a Device' Pattern
Used for electronics: 'Ho bisogno di caricare il mio laptop' (I need to charge my laptop). Note that Italians often use the reflexive form caricarsi when talking about themselves 'getting energized' or 'getting psyched up,' but for devices, it is always transitive.
The 'Load with' Pattern
When specifying the contents: [Caricare] + [Object] + [di/con] + [Content]. 'Hanno caricato la nave di carbone' (They loaded the ship with coal). The preposition di is more common for bulk materials, while con might be used for specific tools or items.

L'allenatore ha cercato di caricare i giocatori con un discorso motivazionale prima della finale.

Translation: The coach tried to fire up the players with a motivational speech before the final.

In the digital realm, the syntax remains straightforward: 'Sto caricando il video su YouTube' (I am uploading the video to YouTube). Here, the preposition su (on/onto) is essential to indicate the destination of the digital 'load.' Similarly, if you are 'loading' a program or a game on a computer, you might say 'Il gioco ci mette molto a caricare' (The game takes a long time to load). In this case, caricare is used intransitively, referring to the internal process of the software preparing itself.

Puoi caricare queste foto nel cloud così le posso vedere anch'io?

Translation: Can you upload these photos to the cloud so I can see them too?

One subtle usage involves reflexivity: caricarsi. This often means to take a burden upon oneself. 'Si è caricato di troppi impegni' (He took on too many commitments). It can also mean to get oneself excited or 'pumped up.' If you listen to loud music before a workout, you are 'caricandoti' for the exercise. Understanding these nuances allows you to transition from a basic speaker to someone who understands the emotional and functional weight of Italian verbs.

You will encounter caricare in almost every corner of Italian life, from the domestic to the professional. Its frequency is high because it covers the intersection of physical labor and modern technology. If you are walking through a bustling Italian piazza, you might hear a delivery driver shouting to his colleague about loading crates of San Pellegrino. If you are in a quiet library, you might hear a student whispering to a friend about needing a 'caricabatterie' (charger) because their phone is about to die.

In the Kitchen
'Chi tocca caricare la lavastoviglie stasera?' (Whose turn is it to load the dishwasher tonight?). This is a classic domestic debate. You'll also hear it regarding coffee machines: 'Devi caricare il caffè nella moka' (You need to load the coffee into the moka pot).
In the Office
'Sto caricando i documenti sul portale della ditta.' (I am uploading the documents to the company portal). IT support will often ask, 'Hai provato a ricaricare la pagina?' (Have you tried reloading the page?).
At the Gym or Sports Field
Coaches use it constantly. 'Ragazzi, carichi!' (Guys, get psyched/stay focused!). It's a call to action, an exhortation to bring energy and intensity to the game.

Scusa, hai un cavetto per caricare l'iPhone? Il mio è quasi scarico.

Translation: Sorry, do you have a cable to charge the iPhone? Mine is almost dead.

In Italian pop culture, the word appears in songs and movies to describe emotional buildup. A singer might talk about a heart 'carico di sogni' (loaded with dreams). In news reports, you'll hear it in more serious contexts, such as 'caricare la folla' (charging at a crowd, often used for police actions) or 'caricare la mano' (an official overstepping their authority). It's also a staple of the automotive world; mechanics will talk about 'caricare il condizionatore' (recharging the air conditioning system with gas).

Dobbiamo caricare i pacchi sul furgone entro le otto di mattina.

Translation: We need to load the packages onto the van by eight in the morning.

Finally, if you are into gaming or tech, you will see the word 'Caricamento...' on screens constantly. This is the Italian equivalent of 'Loading...' and is one of the first technical words many learners internalize. Whether it's a physical weight, an electrical current, or a digital stream, caricare is the verb that describes the movement of potential from one place to another.

Even though caricare seems straightforward, English speakers often stumble over its specific Italian nuances and its relationship with its antonym, scaricare. The most common error involves the confusion between 'charging' a device and 'filling' a container. While you 'load' a car, you 'fill' a glass of water. In Italian, you caricare the car, but you riempire the glass. Using caricare for a glass of water would sound very strange to a native speaker.

Confusing Caricare vs. Riempire
Mistake: 'Caricare il bicchiere d'acqua.' Correct: 'Riempire il bicchiere d'acqua.' Use caricare for things that hold objects (like a truck) or energy (like a battery), not for liquids in simple containers.
Upload vs. Download
Learners often mix up caricare (upload) and scaricare (download). Remember: 'Caricare' is putting it 'on' the web; 'Scaricare' is taking it 'off' the web. Think of the 'S' in 'scaricare' as 'S' for 'Subtracting' from the internet.
Charging Money vs. Charging a Battery
In English, you 'charge' a credit card or 'charge' someone for a service. In Italian, you do NOT use caricare for this. You use addebitare (to debit/charge a card) or far pagare (to make someone pay).

Ho sbagliato e ho scaricato il file invece di caricarlo sul server.

Translation: I made a mistake and downloaded the file instead of uploading it to the server.

Another tricky area is the use of 'ricaricare.' While caricare is to charge, ricaricare is specifically to REcharge. However, when talking about prepaid SIM cards (very common in Italy), you always say 'fare una ricarica' or 'ricaricare il telefono' to mean adding credit. If you say 'caricare il telefono' in a shop, they might think you just want to plug it into a wall socket, not add money to your account. Precision here saves you from awkward misunderstandings at the 'tabaccheria.'

Non puoi caricare la tua carta di credito; devi dire 'pagare con la carta'.

Translation: You cannot 'charge' (caricare) your credit card; you must say 'pay with the card'.

Lastly, be careful with the metaphorical 'caricare la mano.' If you use it to mean 'helping someone out,' you'll be misunderstood. It specifically means to exaggerate a situation, often in a negative or forceful way. If a journalist 'carica la mano' on a story, they are being sensationalist. Always remember that caricare implies adding weight—sometimes that weight is useful, and sometimes it's just too much.

While caricare is the go-to verb for loading and charging, the Italian language offers several alternatives that provide more specific shades of meaning. Choosing the right synonym can make your Italian sound more natural and sophisticated. Depending on whether you are talking about physics, emotions, or technology, you might want to consider one of the following terms.

Riempire (To Fill)
Use this when the focus is on the space being occupied, especially by liquids or small particles. You 'riempire' a bottle, whereas you 'caricare' a truck. Riempire is about volume; caricare is about capacity and function.
Alimentare (To Power/Feed)
In technical contexts, alimentare is used for providing a constant stream of energy or data. A power supply 'alimenta' a computer. It is more formal and technical than caricare.
Esagerare (To Exaggerate)
When caricare is used metaphorically to mean 'overdoing it' (caricare la mano), esagerare is the direct and more common synonym. 'Non esagerare con i dettagli' (Don't overdo it with the details).
Incentivare / Motivare (To Motivate)
If you are 'caricando' a team, you are motivating them. Motivare is the standard term, while caricare is more colloquial and suggests an injection of high energy or adrenaline.

Invece di caricare il furgone, potremmo stivare la merce in modo più ordinato.

Translation: Instead of just loading the van, we could stow the goods in a more orderly fashion.

In specialized fields like logistics, you might hear stivare (to stow), which implies a more careful and organized placement of goods, especially on a ship or airplane. In the context of firearms, armare (to arm) is sometimes used interchangeably with caricare, though armare refers more to the mechanism of the trigger and caricare to the bullets. For computers, effettuare l'upload is the formal, technical way to say 'caricare un file,' though most people stick to the simpler verb in daily conversation.

L'artista ha preferito calcare i toni scuri per dare più drammaticità al quadro.

Translation: The artist preferred to emphasize (calcare) the dark tones to give more drama to the painting.

Understanding these alternatives helps you avoid the 'all-purpose verb' trap. While caricare is extremely useful, using riempire for your glass, motivare for your colleagues, and stivare for your luggage shows a much higher level of linguistic proficiency. Keep practicing the context, and you'll find the right 'weight' for your words every time.

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1

Devo caricare il mio telefono.

I must charge my phone.

Simple present tense with modal verb 'dovere'.

2

Carico la lavatrice ogni lunedì.

I load the washing machine every Monday.

Present tense, first person singular.

3

Puoi caricare la batteria?

Can you charge the battery?

Interrogative with 'potere'.

4

Lui carica le valigie in macchina.

He loads the suitcases in the car.

Present tense, third person singular.

5

Noi carichiamo il computer.

We charge the computer.

Present tense, first person plural. Note the 'h' after 'c'.

6

Hai caricato il cellulare?

Did you charge the cell phone?

Passato prossimo, second person singular.

7

Il gioco sta caricando.

The game is loading.

Stare + gerund (present continuous).

8

Caricate i vostri zaini.

Load your backpacks.

Imperative, second person plural.

1

Ho caricato le foto su Facebook ieri sera.

I uploaded the photos to Facebook last night.

Passato prossimo with digital direct object.

2

Dobbiamo caricare la lavastoviglie dopo cena.

We must load the dishwasher after dinner.

Infinitive after 'dovere'.

3

Il mio tablet non si carica più.

My tablet doesn't charge anymore.

Reflexive form used for a failing process.

4

Caricherò il video domani mattina.

I will upload the video tomorrow morning.

Future tense. Note the 'h' for phonetic consistency.

5

Hanno caricato troppa merce sul camion.

They loaded too much merchandise on the truck.

Passato prossimo with 'troppa' (too much).

6

Mi serve un cavo per caricare lo smartwatch.

I need a cable to charge the smartwatch.

Infinitive of purpose.

7

Stiamo caricando la moka per il caffè.

We are loading the moka for coffee.

Present continuous.

8

Perché non carichi il tuo profilo?

Why don't you upload your profile?

Interrogative present tense.

1

Ricordati di caricare l'orologio a pendolo.

Remember to wind the grandfather clock.

Infinitive used for winding mechanical items.

2

Il discorso del capo ha caricato tutta la squadra.

The boss's speech fired up the whole team.

Metaphorical use for motivation.

3

Mi sono caricato di troppe responsabilità ultimamente.

I have taken on too many responsibilities lately.

Reflexive 'caricarsi' meaning to burden oneself.

4

Devi caricare il file in formato PDF.

You must upload the file in PDF format.

Technical instruction.

5

La musica rock mi carica prima di un esame.

Rock music pumps me up before an exam.

Psychological effect on the subject.

6

Il cacciatore ha caricato il fucile con cura.

The hunter loaded the rifle with care.

Literal use for firearms.

7

Non caricare troppo la molla o si romperà.

Don't wind the spring too much or it will break.

Negative imperative.

8

Abbiamo caricato il sito con nuovi contenuti.

We loaded the site with new content.

Caricare + object + 'con'.

1

Secondo me, l'attore ha caricato troppo la sua interpretazione.

In my opinion, the actor overdid his performance.

Metaphorical 'caricare' meaning to overact.

2

Il giornalista ha caricato la mano descrivendo l'incidente.

The journalist exaggerated (went too far) describing the accident.

Idiomatic expression 'caricare la mano'.

3

È un quadro dai colori molto caricati e vivaci.

It is a painting with very intense and bright colors.

Past participle used as an adjective for intensity.

4

Spero che il tecnico carichi il gas nel condizionatore presto.

I hope the technician refills the gas in the air conditioner soon.

Present subjunctive after 'spero che'.

5

Si è caricato d'odio dopo quel tradimento.

He became filled with hatred after that betrayal.

Reflexive use for emotional accumulation.

6

Non vorrei caricarvi di ulteriori preoccupazioni.

I wouldn't want to burden you with further worries.

Conditional mood expressing politeness.

7

L'azienda ha caricato i costi di spedizione sul cliente.

The company charged the shipping costs to the customer.

Business context: transferring costs.

8

Il server è sovraccarico perché troppi utenti stanno caricando file.

The server is overloaded because too many users are uploading files.

Use of the prefix 'sovra-' (over) with the verb.

1

L'autore ha caricato il testo di metafore oscure.

The author imbued the text with obscure metaphors.

Literary usage: imbuing a work with meaning.

2

La polizia ha deciso di caricare i manifestanti per disperderli.

The police decided to charge the protesters to disperse them.

Military/Tactical use: physical charge.

3

Il clima era carico di una tensione quasi insopportabile.

The atmosphere was charged with an almost unbearable tension.

Adjectival use for atmospheric description.

4

Non bisogna caricare troppo la tesi di argomenti secondari.

One must not overload the thesis with secondary arguments.

Academic advice on structure.

5

Il magistrato ha caricato la dose nella sua requisitoria finale.

The magistrate stepped up the intensity in his final indictment.

Idiom 'caricare la dose' (to increase the intensity/severity).

6

Il vento era carico di salsedine e profumo di pini.

The wind was heavy with saltiness and the scent of pines.

Poetic/Descriptive use.

7

Hanno caricato la molla del conflitto con anni di provocazioni.

They wound the spring of conflict with years of provocations.

Metaphorical use for escalating tension.

8

Si è caricato l'onere della prova in un processo difficile.

He took upon himself the burden of proof in a difficult trial.

Legal terminology: burden of proof.

1

L'opera è una caricatura sapientemente caricata nei tratti somatici.

The work is a caricature skillfully exaggerated in its facial features.

Etymological link between 'caricare' and 'caricatura'.

2

Il destino lo aveva caricato di una croce troppo pesante da portare.

Fate had burdened him with a cross too heavy to bear.

High literary/Existential metaphor.

3

La prosa di Gadda è spesso caricata di neologismi e dialettismi.

Gadda's prose is often laden with neologisms and dialectal forms.

Literary criticism context.

4

Non si deve caricare di valenze ideologiche un semplice fatto di cronaca.

One should not imbue a simple news event with ideological significance.

Philosophical/Sociological analysis.

5

Il barocco carica le strutture di decorazioni ridondanti.

The Baroque style loads structures with redundant decorations.

Art history terminology.

6

L'arringa era talmente caricata da risultare quasi grottesca.

The closing argument was so over-the-top that it was almost grotesque.

Subjective evaluation of style.

7

Bisogna evitare di caricare la mano sul pedale del populismo.

One must avoid leaning too hard on the pedal of populism.

Political metaphor.

8

Il cielo si caricava di nubi plumbee prima del fortunale.

The sky was filling with leaden clouds before the storm.

Reflexive used for natural phenomena.

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