Spanish Conversation · Level 185
15 words
Spanish word
encargar
Pronunciation
IPA/eŋkaɾˈɣaɾ/
Meaning
- verbentrust
Example
Te encargo el informe para mañana.
I'm entrusting you with the report for tomorrow.
More examples
He encargado un regalo para su cumpleaños.
I have ordered a gift for his birthday.
Core concept
Person handing a clipboard to someone to take over a task.
Common phrases
encargar algo
order something
encargar algo a alguien
ask someone to do something
encargar comida
order food
Similar words
pedir: Requests an item, favor, or assistance from someone.
ordenar: Orders someone to carry out an action through a direct command or instruction.
delegar: Entrusts duties and the authority to perform them to another person.
asignar: Assigns a particular task or role to a specific person.
Definition in Spanish
Encargar significa delegar a alguien la responsabilidad de realizar una tarea específica o pedir que gestione la compra/producción de algo por ti.
Word origin
The verb comes from Spanish en- + cargar 'to load' (from Latin carricare 'to load'), literally 'place a load on', hence assign responsibility or commission someone.
Usage tips
- Spanish speakers often say 'Te encargo...' to ask someone to handle something, but in formal or commercial orders it is common to confirm details in writing to avoid misunderstandings.