el cargo
position
Es una responsabilidad o función que una persona tiene en una empresa, organización o grupo.
The Spanish word "cargo" has several meanings depending on the context:
- Position or Role: It refers to a job, position, or responsibility someone holds, especially in a company or organization (e.g., tener un cargo importante – to have an important position).
- Charge or Load: It can mean a physical load or cargo transported by a vehicle (e.g., el cargo del camión – the truck’s load).
- Fee or Cost: It may refer to a financial charge or fee (e.g., cobrar un cargo – to charge a fee).
- Accusation: It also can mean an accusation or charge against someone in legal terms (e.g., un cargo formal – a formal charge).
So, "cargo" is a versatile word meaning position, load, fee, or accusation depending on the situation.
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Examples
El cargo de director es un gran honor.noun
The position of director is a great honor.
Él asumió el nuevo cargo en la empresa el lunes pasado.noun
He took on the new position at the company last Monday.
Juan recibió su primer cargo en el gobierno.noun
Juan received his first position in the government.
María aceptó el cargo de profesora en la universidad.noun
María accepted the position of professor at the university.
Miguel asumió un nuevo cargo hace una semana.noun
Miguel took on a new position a week ago.
María aceptó el cargo.noun
María accepted the position.
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