Cargo (en. Post)

/ˈkaɾ.go/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Responsibility that a person has in a job or position.

The position of director involves a lot of responsibility.

El cargo de director implica mucha responsabilidad.

Position or post held by a person within an organization.

She was promoted to the position of manager.

Ella fue promovida al cargo de gerenta.

In the military context, rank or grade of an officer.

The position of colonel is a high rank in the army.

El cargo de coronel es un rango alto en el ejército.

From the Latin 'cargu', meaning load or responsibility.

to take on a position

To accept a responsibility or job position.

asumir un cargo

public positions

Positions of responsibility in the government.

cargos públicos

nominal position

A position that does not entail real responsibilities.

cargo nominal

responsibility

Obligation to answer for something.

responsabilidad

function

Activity or task that someone must carry out.

función

trade

Work or activity that a person is dedicated to.

oficio

Term used to refer to a position that is not very important.

That is a meaningless position, it's just a title.

Ese es un cargo de nada, sólo es un título.

Used in the context of having a problem or concern.

I have a issue regarding the travel expenses.

Tengo un cargo con el tema de los gastos del viaje.