encargar

to put in charge

verb en-kahr-GAHR Less Common

Also means

to order

Usage Note

Encargar means to assign a task to someone (encargar a alguien algo) or to place an order for goods. The reflexive encargarse de means to take charge of or be responsible for something: me encargo de la logística (I'll handle the logistics). The noun is encargo (an errand or order).

Examples

"Le encargaron la dirección del proyecto."

Natural Translation

They put him in charge of the project.

Literal Translation

To-him they-charged the direction of-the project

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