Spanish Expression · Intermediate
estar a cargo de
to be in charge of
Pronunciation: es-TAHR ah KAHR-go deh
Meaning
To be responsible for something or someone.
Example
Ella está a cargo del departamento de marketing.
She is in charge of the marketing department.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice estar a cargo de out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Spanish expression.