encomendero

Noun masculine C2 #31660 most common

Translations

  1. encomendero

Historical term for a Spanish landowner who received labor from indigenous people.

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Example Sentences

El encomendero tenía la responsabilidad de cuidar a los indígenas en su encomienda.

The encomendero had the responsibility of caring for the indigenous people in his encomienda.

El encomendero tenía la responsabilidad de cuidar a los indígenas de su encomienda.

The encomendero had the responsibility to care for the indigenous people of his charge.