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    Encargarse (en. Take charge)

    /enkaɾˈɣaɾse/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To take responsibility for something.
    She took care of organizing the party.
    Ella se encargó de organizar la fiesta.
    To take charge of a matter or activity.
    The manager will take charge of the project.
    El director se encargará del proyecto.
    To adopt a commitment regarding a task.
    He took care of the cleaning of the office.
    Él se encargó de la limpieza de la oficina.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'cargar' with the prefix 'en-', indicating responsibility or commitment.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take care of something
    To assume the responsibility for a task or matter.
    encargarse de algo
    to take care of the situation
    To take control to solve a problem.
    encargarse de la situación

    Related Words

    charge
    Responsibility or function held in an organization.
    cargo
    responsibility
    Obligation to be accountable for something.
    responsabilidad

    Slang Meanings

    To take on a task informally.
    I'm going to take care of that, don't worry.
    Me voy a encargar de eso, no te preocupes.
    To take responsibility for something that is not mandatory.
    He took care of the extra paperwork just to help.
    Él se encargó del papeleo extra solo por ayudar.