Encarguen (en. Order)

/enˈkaɾɣwen/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To give someone the responsibility for something.
It is important that they take care of organizing the event.
Es importante que ellos se encarguen de la organización del evento.
To request that a service be performed or that something be procured.
I hope they take care of the reservations for dinner.
Espero que se encarguen de las reservas para la cena.
To assign someone a specific task.
We must take care of the presentation for Monday.
Debemos encargarnos de la presentación para el lunes.

Etymology

From the verb encargar, which comes from the Latin 'incaricare', meaning 'to load' or 'to put in charge'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

have them take care of that
that they take responsibility for it
que se encarguen de eso
to take care of something
to take responsibility for something
encargarse de algo
do it well
that they do it with care and attention
encarguen bien

Related Words

order
Responsibility or task assigned to someone.
encargo
one who assigns
Person who requests something.
encargador
person in charge
Person who has been assigned a task or responsibility.
encargado

Slang Meanings

To take care of something in a colloquial tone.
She took care of everything like a boss.
Ella se encargó de todo como una jefa.
To take control over a situation.
He always takes charge when things get complicated.
Él siempre se encarga cuando las cosas se complican.