Spanish Conversation · Level 82
60 words
Spanish word
encomendar
Pronunciation
IPA/eŋkomenˈdaɾ/
Meaning
- verbentrust
Example
Le voy a encomendar la tarea.
I'm going to entrust him with the task.
More examples
¿A quién vas a encomendar el cuidado de tu mascota?
Who are you going to entrust with the care of your pet?
Core concept
Assigning another person responsibility for both doing and safeguarding something.
Common phrases
encomendar el cuidado de la mascota a alguien
entrust someone with the care of the pet
encomendar una tarea doméstica a alguien
entrust someone with a household chore
encomendar la entrega de un paquete a alguien
entrust someone with the delivery of a package
Similar words
encargar: Asks someone to take charge of a task or errand and carry it out.
confiar: Gives responsibility based on trust in someone's ability or honesty.
entregar: Hands over an item or document so another person physically takes control of it.
delegar: Transfers a duty or authority to someone else, giving them decision-making power.
Definition in Spanish
Poner algo o una tarea bajo la responsabilidad de otra persona para que la gestione, custodie o cumpla.
Word origin
From Latin commendāre (com- + mandāre 'to entrust'), via Old Spanish encomendar acquired the sense of putting duties or goods under someone else's care.
Usage tips
- Grammatically the pattern is encomendar algo a alguien, with the recipient introduced by a, so the sentence should specify who assumes the responsibility.