descargar

[d̪eskaɾˈɣ̞aɾ]

/[d̪eskaɾˈɣ̞aɾ]/ verb

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The verdict

“descargar” is a regularly-used Spanish word, ranked #4,780 in Spanish word frequency and used as a verb.

#4,780
frequency rank, Spanish
9
letters
14
tracked misspellings
12
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Retirar o bajar la carga de un transporte.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

descargar vs descargo
78% similar
descargar vs descargas
89% similar
descargar vs descartar
89% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for descargar
PropertyValue
Headworddescargar
LanguageSpanish
Part of speechVerb
IPA[d̪eskaɾˈɣ̞aɾ]
Letters9
Frequency rank#4,780
Misspellings tracked14
Confusable pairs12
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “descargar” sits in Spanish frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). descargar lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The Spanish entry for descargar is 9 letters long, classified as a verb, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as [d̪eskaɾˈɣ̞aɾ]. Corpus data places it at rank #4,780 in overall Spanish word frequency, indicating it appears regularly in written and spoken text. Wiktionary records 6 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 14 likely wrong-spelling variants for descargar, with forms such as "ddescargar", "decsargar", and "desacrgar". Every one of these variants traces to a single-character edit -- an added or dropped letter, a swapped consonant, or a vowel swap -- the kind of slip a spell-checker is built to catch. It also participates in 12 confusable-pair relationships, "descargo", "descargas", "descartar", and more, a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

Our source data has no etymology on file for this entry, so its spelling is easiest explained by how it's pronounced rather than where it came from. The correct Spanish form is descargar, spelled D-E-S-C-A-R-G-A-R.

Definition

  1. 1
    Retirar o bajar la carga de un transporte.
  2. 2
    Copiar algún tipo de información, programa o archivos, a través de internet, desde un servidor donde se encuentran alojados al ordenador personal, móvil o tableta de uno mismo.
  3. 3
    Liberar una carga₇ emocional o tensión acumulada, normalmente en las personas que se encuentran cerca, mediante hablar o desahogarse de algún otro modo.
  4. 4
    Disparar o hacer detonar un arma de fuego.
  5. 5
    Sacarle la carga o munición a un arma.
  6. 6
    Dar un golpe de manera violenta.

Synonyms

bajarbajarse

Antonyms

subircolgar

This word in other languages

unload(English)décharger(Français)ausladen(Deutsch)descarregar(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: ddescargar,decsargar,desacrgar,descagrar,descaragr,descargarr,descarggar,descargra,descarrgar,desccargar,descragar,desscargar,dsecargar,edscargar

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of descargar - expressed in single-character edits (insert, delete, or swap one letter). Bigger bars stand out at a glance; a one-edit slip is the hardest to catch.

ddescargar1decsargar2desacrgar2descagrar2descaragr2descargarr1descarggar1descargra2
Edit distance from "descargar"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 Spanish corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "descargar"?
"descargar" is spelled D-E-S-C-A-R-G-A-R. The IPA pronunciation is [d̪eskaɾˈɣ̞aɾ].
What does "descargar" mean?
As a verb, "descargar" means: Retirar o bajar la carga de un transporte.
What words are commonly confused with "descargar"?
"descargar" is commonly confused with "descargo", "descargas", "descartar". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "descargar"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "descargar" is [d̪eskaɾˈɣ̞aɾ]. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "descargar" come from?
"descargar" is a Spanish word. PlainSpell's reference spans five languages -- English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and German -- with definitions, pronunciations, and spelling data for each.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
Yes, PlainSpell is a completely free word reference. You can look up definitions, pronunciations, confusable pairs, homophones, and spelling corrections across 5 languages without any sign-up or subscription.

Using “descargar”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct Spanish spelling is D-E-S-C-A-R-G-A-R - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as [d̪eskaɾˈɣ̞aɾ] (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “descargo” - see the side-by-side comparison. descargar vs descargo
  • Browse more Spanish words and confusable pairs in the same reference. Spanish words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list