nounnounadjective

el encargado

manager · in charge

Persona que tiene la responsabilidad de dirigir o cuidar una tarea, lugar o grupo de personas.

The word "encargado" in Spanish means "in charge" or "responsible." It refers to a person who is assigned to manage or oversee a particular task, project, or area of work. In some contexts, it may also refer to a manager or an appointed official responsible for specific duties or tasks. The feminine form is "encargada."

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Examples

El encargado se aseguró de que todos los empleados cumplieran con sus tareas.noun

The manager ensured that all employees complied with their tasks.

Ella quedó encargada de cerrar la oficina al final del día.adjective

She was left in charge of closing the office at the end of the day.

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