Portuguese Word · Intermediate
incumbir
to delegate
Pronunciation: /ĩ.kũˈbi(ʁ)/
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "to delegate".
Example
Mas Fabiano tinha comprado dez varas de panno branco na loja e incumbira sinha Terta de arranjar farpellas para elle e para os filhos.
But Fabiano had bought ten varas of white cloth at the store and given sinha Terta the task of providing clothes for him and the children.
Practice tips
- Practice incumbir out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Portuguese word is for intermediate-level learners.