/eŋkaɾˈɣaɾ/
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Translation
to order, to entrust
Word origin
From en- plus cargar, from Late Latin carricare ('to load'), from carrus ('wagon'). To entrust is to place a load or duty on someone.
- Origin
- Late Latin
- Root
- carricare
- English cognates
- cargo, charge
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
tarta .
I am going to order a cake for the birthday.
.
They entrusted me with organising the whole party.
¿ ?
Who is in charge of closing the shop?
.
She takes charge of the children in the afternoons.
muebles .
We have ordered the furniture online.
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