encargarme
/en-kar-GAR-me/
to take care of it myself
Encargarme can mean taking care of a task yourself, like tending to a plant.
encargarme(verb)
to take care of it myself
?handling a task or responsibility
to handle it
?managing a situation
,to look after
?watching over something or someone
📝 In Action
No te preocupes, yo puedo encargarme de la cena.
A2Don't worry, I can take care of dinner.
Necesito encargarme de este problema antes de irme.
B1I need to handle this problem before I leave.
Prometo encargarme de que todo salga bien.
B2I promise to see to it that everything goes well.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'me' at the end
This word is actually a verb ('encargar') with a pronoun ('me') stuck to the end. In Spanish, you do this when the verb follows another verb like 'can' (puedo) or 'want' (quiero).
The 'de' connection
When you use 'encargarme' to say you are taking care of something, you almost always need to follow it with the word 'de' (of).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the 'de'
Mistake: "Voy a encargarme la cena."
Correction: Voy a encargarme DE la cena. You must always use 'de' to connect the action to the thing you are handling.
⭐ Usage Tips
Sound like a pro
Use 'déjame encargarme' (let me handle it) to sound very helpful and confident in social situations.
Encargarme also means to order something for yourself, like a special treat.
encargarme(verb)
to order for myself
?requesting a custom item or meal
to commission for myself
?art or specialized services
📝 In Action
Voy a encargarme un traje nuevo para la boda.
B1I'm going to order myself a new suit for the wedding.
💡 Grammar Points
Ordering vs. Handling
When you mean 'to order,' you don't use 'de.' You just say the item right after the word: 'encargarme una pizza.'
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: encargarme
Question 1 of 1
Which of these is the correct way to say 'I'll take care of the dog'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'me' at the end of the word?
In Spanish, when a verb hasn't been changed into a specific person (like 'encargo'), pronouns like 'me' attach directly to the end of the base form.
Can I say 'me encargar'?
No. If you use the base form, the 'me' must go at the end: 'encargarme'. If you change it to 'I handle' (encargo), then 'me' goes in front: 'me encargo'.