encomienda
Translations
- commission
- entrustment
Often used in historical contexts regarding colonial administration.
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Example Sentences
The king granted a commission to his most loyal noble for his services.
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.