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How to Say "entrusts" in Spanish

The Spanish word forentrustsis encargaA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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giving someone a task or responsibility
A person handing a small handwritten list to a baker behind a counter with fresh bread.

Examples

Él encarga una tarta para la fiesta.

He orders a cake for the party.

La jefa le encarga el informe a Juan.

The boss entrusts the report to Juan.

Ella se encarga de organizar el viaje.

She is in charge of organizing the trip.

What does 'encarga' specifically mean?

This specific form 'encarga' is used for 'he', 'she', 'it', or 'you (formal)' in the present. It is also the command form you use with friends (tú).

Using it with 'Se'

When you see 'se encarga', it means the person is taking responsibility for something, like 'she is handling it'.

Don't forget the 'de'

Mistake:Él se encarga el proyecto.

Correction: Él se encarga DE el proyecto (del proyecto). Always use 'de' when saying someone is in charge of something.

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