English–Spanish

“person in charge” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/eŋkaɾˈɣaðo/

Example

Si tienes dudas, habla con el encargado.

If you have any doubts, talk to the person in charge.

Illustration for encargado (person in charge)

How to say “person in charge” in Spanish

“Person in charge” in Spanish is encargado.

Designated person in charge of a place or time-limited service.

Full entry for encargado: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with encargado

El encargado de recepción te dará la llave.

The front desk manager will give you the key.

Tips for using encargado

  • Encargado as a noun names the person to contact for a task, while English speakers may expect 'in charge' to be an adjective rather than a standalone noun.

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