How to Say "in charge" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “in charge” is “encargado” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Él está encargado de organizar la fiesta de fin de año.
He is in charge of organizing the end-of-year party.
La secretaria está encargada de responder las llamadas.
The secretary is responsible for answering the calls.
Fuimos encargados de proteger la documentación secreta.
We were commissioned to protect the secret documentation.
Agreement with 'Ser' or 'Estar'
When used as an adjective, 'encargado' must agree in number and gender with the person or thing it describes (e.g., 'ellos están encargados', 'ella está encargada').
The Preposition 'De'
The phrase 'estar encargado' is always followed by the preposition 'de' (of/for) to introduce the task or item being managed.
Missing 'De'
Mistake: “Estoy encargado organizar la reunión.”
Correction: Estoy encargado *de* organizar la reunión. (Always use 'de' after 'encargado' when introducing the duty.)
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