L'encàrrec
Example: Vaig rebre l'encàrrec de preparar la reunió demà.
Definition
"L'encàrrec" refers to a specific task or assignment given to someone, often involving responsibility to complete a particular duty or job. It implies an official or formal request, such as in the phrase 'Vaig rebre l'encàrrec de preparar la reunió demà,' meaning receiving the assignment to prepare the meeting tomorrow.
Etymology
The word "l'encàrrec" comes from the Catalan verb 'encarregar,' which means to entrust or commission. The root traces back to Latin 'incaricare,' meaning to load or burden someone with a task. Did you know? The term reflects the idea of placing a weight or responsibility onto someone, much like assigning a package to carry.
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"L'encàrrec" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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