What does encargada in Spanish mean?

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

The word encargada in Spanish means manager, person in charge, in charge of, responsible for, order, ask, request, take care of, be responsible for, be in charge of, business manager, (person) in charge of, (person) responsible for, foreman, head of operations, signature of parent or guardian. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word encargada

manager, person in charge

nombre masculino, nombre femenino (quien tiene algo a su cargo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
No pude dejar mi coche en el taller porque no llegó el encargado.
I couldn't leave my car at the mechanic's because the manager wasn't there.

in charge of, responsible for

adjetivo (que se encarga de algo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
El hombre encargado de recibir a los invitados se coloca en la puerta.
The man responsible for welcoming guests stands at the door.

order

verbo transitivo (objetos, mercancía)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
No les quedaban faldas de mi talla y encargué una que me la traerán el viernes.
They had run out of skirts in my size, so I've ordered one which will be there on Friday.

ask, request

verbo transitivo (delegar una responsabilidad)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Le encargué al mensajero que pasara por la oficina de correos a recoger una carta certificada.
I asked the courier to drop by the post office to pick up a certified letter.

take care of

(asumir el cuidado)

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])
Encárgate de los niños mientras voy al supermercado.
Take care of the kids while I go to the supermarket.

be responsible for, be in charge of

(tarea: asumir)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
El jefe de recepción del hotel se encarga de resolver las quejas de los huéspedes.
The hotel reception manager is responsible for (or: in charge of) resolving complaints from guests.

business manager

(jefe de compras y ventas)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

(person) in charge of, (person) responsible for

(a cargo de)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Este es el equipo encargado de las ilustraciones del libro.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Juan is the manager of the produce section at the local grocery store.

foreman

locución nominal con flexión de género (supervisor)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El encargado de obra realiza el control de calidad de la construcción.
The foreman carries out quality control on the construction site.

head of operations

locución nominal con flexión de género (supervisor)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
El encargado de operaciones realiza la logística de las actividades de la empresa.
The head of operations handles all the company's logistics.

signature of parent or guardian

(autorización de tutor)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Para que el permiso tenga validez debe contar con la firma del padre o encargado.
The permit is valid only if it bears the signature of a parent or guardian.

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