What does a cargo de in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word a cargo de in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use a cargo de in Spanish.

The word a cargo de in Spanish means in the care of, under the care of, in charge of, be borne by, be chargeable to. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word a cargo de

in the care of, under the care of

locución preposicional (bajo el cuidado de) ([sth], [sb])

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
El juez determinó que los niños deben estar a cargo de su madre.
The judge determined that the children should be in (or: under) the care of their mother.

in charge of

locución preposicional (encargado de)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
La funcionaria a cargo de esta investigación ha sido amenazada en varias oportunidades.
The civil servant in charge of the investigation has been threatened on numerous occasions.

be borne by, be chargeable to

locución verbal (ser de cuenta de)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Todos los gastos corren a cargo de la empresa.
All of the expenses are borne by the company.

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