was carrying, used to carry
Él cargaba una bolsa llena de manzanas.
He was carrying a bag full of apples.
Él cargaba un rifle en su hombro.
He was carrying a rifle on his shoulder.
Ella cargaba la caja debajo del brazo.
She carried the box under her arm.
Ella cargaba al bebé en su espalda.
She carried the baby on her back.