Kilo Lingo

/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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This word is part of lesson 24.