cartridge

BrE /ˈkær.trɪdʒ/ AmE /ˈkɑːr.trɪdʒ/

noun en → es

1 AMMO [singular] B2

a small container that holds the explosive material and bullet used in a gun or rifle

cartucho de balas, proyectil

Collocations cartridge for a gun

  • He loaded the cartridge into his rifle.

    Cargó el cartucho en su rifle.

2 INK [singular] B1

a container that holds ink for a printer or photocopier

cartucho de tinta, toner

Collocations ink cartridge

  • The printer won't work without an ink cartridge.

    La impresora no funcionará sin un cartucho de tinta.

3 SMOKE [singular] C1

a container that holds the powder used to make smoke for a firework or signal flare

cartucho de humo, cartucho para señales

Collocations smoke cartridge

  • The smoke cartridge was used to signal for help.

    El cartucho de humo se usó para señalar ayuda.

4 MACHINE [singular] B2

a container that holds the ink or toner used in a machine such as a printer, photocopier, or fax machine

cartucho de impresora, cartucho de copiadora

Collocations printer cartridge

  • The printer cartridge needs to be replaced.

    El cartucho de impresora necesita ser reemplazado.

5 TOBACCO [singular] C1

a container that holds tobacco for a cigarette or cigar

cartucho de tabaco, filtro

Collocations cigarette cartridge

  • The cigarette cartridge was empty.

    El cartucho del cigarrillo estaba vacío.

6 MAGAZINE [singular] C1

a container that holds bullets for a gun or rifle, also called a magazine

cargador de balas, recámara

Collocations bullet cartridge

  • The bullet cartridge was jammed.

    El cargador de balas estaba atascado.

7 ELECTRONICS [singular] C1

a container that holds the ink or toner used in a machine such as an electronic device, also called a cartridge

cartucho de tinta para dispositivo electrónico

Collocations electronic cartridge

  • The electronic cartridge was not compatible with the printer.

    El cartucho electrónico no era compatible con la impresora.

8 ARTILLERY [singular] C1

a container that holds the explosive material and projectile used in a cannon or artillery piece

cartucho de artillería, proyectil

Collocations artillery cartridge

  • The artillery cartridge was fired at the enemy.

    El cartucho de artillería fue disparado contra el enemigo.