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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