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How to Say "commission" in Spanish

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comisión

nounB1formal
Use 'comisión' when referring to an official group or committee tasked with a specific function, or when talking about a percentage of a sale earned as a fee.

Examples

La comisión de urbanismo aprobó el nuevo proyecto.

The urban planning committee approved the new project.

encargo

en-CAR-goenˈkaɾ.ɣo

nounB1formal
Use 'encargo' to describe a specific mission, assignment, or task that someone has been given, often by a superior.
A cheerful rabbit hands a rolled-up blueprint tied with a red ribbon to a smiling fox, symbolizing the transfer of an assignment or duty.

Examples

Mi jefe me dio el encargo de organizar la reunión.

My boss gave me the assignment of organizing the meeting.

¿Puedes hacer un encargo por mí? Necesito ir al banco.

Can you run an errand for me? I need to go to the bank.

El pintor terminó el encargo de la familia real.

The painter finished the commission for the royal family.

Masculine Noun Rule

Since 'encargo' ends in -o, it is a masculine noun. Always use the masculine article 'el' or 'un' with it.

Confusing 'encargo' and 'cargo'

Mistake: “Using 'cargo' (position/job title) when you mean 'encargo' (specific task).”

Correction: If you are talking about a specific duty or task, use 'encargo'. If you are talking about a permanent job title (like 'manager'), use 'cargo'.

nombramiento

nom-brah-mee-EHN-tohnombɾaˈmjento

nounB2formal
Use 'nombramiento' specifically for the act or document of officially appointing someone to a position or rank.
A professional handshake between two people in a bright office, with one person handing over a shiny gold badge to symbolize a new job.

Examples

El nombramiento del nuevo director será mañana.

The appointment of the new director will be tomorrow.

Recibió su nombramiento oficial después de meses de espera.

She received her official appointment after months of waiting.

El presidente anunció el nombramiento de tres nuevas ministras.

The president announced the appointment of three new ministers.

Making Nouns from Verbs

This word is formed by taking the verb 'nombrar' (to name/appoint) and adding '-miento'. This is a common way in Spanish to turn an action into a thing or a process.

The Gender Rule

Nouns ending in '-miento' are almost always masculine, so you will always use 'el' or 'un' with this word.

Don't say 'una cita'

Mistake: “Usar 'cita' para hablar de un nuevo puesto de trabajo.”

Correction: Use 'nombramiento' when talking about someone getting a job. 'Cita' means a meeting or a romantic date.

Comisión vs. Encargo

Learners often confuse 'comisión' and 'encargo'. Remember that 'comisión' is typically for an official body or a sales fee, while 'encargo' is for a personal assignment or mission given to you.

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