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delegare

delegate

verb deh-leh-GAH-reh Less Common

Origin: from Latin 'delegare', to assign

Usage Note

Delegare means handing over a task or authority, and pairs with a for the person: delegare un compito a un collega. Keep the 'g' hard before 'a' in the spelling and sound. The related noun is delega ('proxy' or 'power of attorney').

Examples

"Il capo delega molti compiti."

Natural Translation

The boss delegates many tasks.

Literal Translation

The boss delegates many tasks.

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