encomienda

Definitions of encomienda
  1. noun
    a special assignment that is given to a person or group
    synonyms: comisión, encargo
  2. noun
    a formal statement of a command or injunction to do something
    synonyms: encargo
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    type of:
    orden
    an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
  3. noun
    a group of representatives or delegates
    synonyms: comisión, delegación, diputación, misión
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    type of:
    organización
    a group of people who work together
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