Spanish Conversation · Level 14
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Spanish word
encargado
Pronunciation
IPA/eŋkaɾˈɣaðo/
Meaning
- masculine nounperson in charge
Example
Si tienes dudas, habla con el encargado.
If you have any doubts, talk to the person in charge.
More examples
El encargado de recepción te dará la llave.
The front desk manager will give you the key.
Core concept
Designated person in charge of a place or time-limited service.
Common phrases
el encargado de recepción
front desk manager
el encargado de ventas
sales manager
el encargado del local
store manager
Similar words
responsable: Person formally responsible for a task or area and consulted about problems.
gerente: Manager who runs a store or company and supervises staff and operations.
jefe: Supervisor who directs a team or department and coordinates daily work.
dependiente: Shop clerk who helps customers on the floor and handles sales.
Definition in Spanish
Señala a la persona encargada de una tarea, un servicio o la atención al público en un lugar o momento concreto.
Word origin
Comes from Spanish encargar (based on en- + cargar, from Latin carricare) with -ado as an agentive ending, literally marking someone who has been tasked with responsibility.
Usage tips
- 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.