endilgar
endilgar(
ehn
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deel
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gahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (colloquial) (to force to put up with)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. to saddle with
Al pobre Trinidad le endilgaron el mote de "Sr. Salchicha".Poor Trinidad was saddled with the nickname "Mr. Sausage."
b. to foist on
El jefe de cocina siempre le endilgaba a Verónica la limpieza del cuarto frío.The chef always foisted the task of cleaning the walk-in on Veronica.
c. to land with (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El director ejecutivo le endilgó a Wilson la tarea de despedir a unos trabajadores.The executive manager landed Wilson with the task of firing some employees.
d. to lumber with (colloquial) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La pareja está un poco cansada de que les endilguen a los nietos cada sábado por la noche.The couple are a bit tired of being lumbered with their grandchildren every Saturday night.
e. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Procura que no te endilguen la responsabilidad de lo que pasó con el cliente.Make sure they don't make you responsible for what happened with the customer.
El líder político solía endilgar a las multitudes interminables discursos de tres horas.The political leader used to give the crowds endless three-hour long speeches.
2. (colloquial) (to deliver)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Examples
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