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    Encargó (en. Charge)

    /enˈkaɾɣo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To give an order or request something from someone.
    She asked me to buy her bread.
    Ella me encargó que le comprara pan.
    To take on a responsibility or a task.
    The boss tasked Juan with the project presentation.
    El jefe encargó a Juan la presentación del proyecto.
    To entrust something to someone for their care or management.
    We took care of looking after the neighbors' house.
    Nos encargamos de cuidar la casa de los vecinos.

    Etymology

    The term "encargo" comes from the verb "encargar," which in turn is formed with the prefix 'en-' and 'cargo.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    make a request
    Carrying out a task or requesting something from someone.
    hacer un encargo
    give a task
    Entrusting someone with a responsibility or task.
    dar un encargo
    special request
    Task or request that requires special attention.
    encargo especial

    Related Words

    to entrust
    To assign a task or responsibility to someone.
    encargar
    person in charge
    A person who has been given a task.
    encargado

    Slang Meanings

    When someone asks you to do a favor.
    He asked me to get him a gift.
    Me hizo un encargo de que le consiguiera un regalo.
    A task given to a friend or acquaintance.
    I asked my buddy to bring me something from the store.
    Hice un encargo a mi compadre para que me traiga algo de la tienda.