L'encàrrec
Example: L'encàrrec de l'examen va ser difícil però interessant.
Definition
"L'encàrrec" refers to a task, assignment, or duty given to someone, often involving responsibility or effort. It is commonly used to describe a specific job or project one must complete, such as in the phrase 'L'encàrrec de l'examen va ser difícil però interessant,' meaning the exam assignment was difficult but interesting.
Etymology
The word "l'encàrrec" comes from the Catalan verb 'encarregar,' meaning to entrust or commission. It derives from the Latin 'incaricare,' combining 'in-' (in) with 'caricare' (to load), originally implying the act of loading someone with responsibility. Did you know that its roots suggest the idea of placing a burden or duty on someone?
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"L'encàrrec" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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