/enkaɾˈɣaɾse/
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Translation
to take charge of, to see to
Word origin
From encargar ('to entrust'), from en plus cargar ('to load'), from Latin carricare ('to load a wagon'), from carrus ('wagon'). The same root gives English 'charge' and 'cargo'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- carricare
- English cognates
- charge, cargo
Grammar
Verb type-ar reflexive regular
ReflexiveYes
Examples
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I will see to dinner tonight.
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Who is taking charge of the children tomorrow?
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She takes charge of organising the whole party.
, .
Do not worry, we will take care of everything.
llegue .
I will see to it that it arrives on time.
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