por encargo

por encargo(
pohr
 
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. to order
No tenemos sombreros de su talla, pero se pueden hacer por encargo.We don't have hats your size, but they can be made to order.
b. made-to-order
Este es un sofá hecho por encargo.This is a made-to-order sofa.
c. tailor-made
Esta es una lista de nuestros servicios y tarifas estándar, pero también hacemos trabajos por encargo.This is a list of our standard services and fees, but we also do tailor-made jobs.
d. by advance order
Hacemos tartas de cumpleaños por encargo.We make birthday cakes by advance order.
e. by special order
Hay camas en tamaños superiores disponibles por encargo.There are beds in bigger sizes available by special order.
a.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
La restauración del retrato de George Washington se hizo por encargo del Congreso.The restoration of George Washington's portrait was ordered by Congress.
Miguel Ángel hizo esta pintura por encargo del papa.This Michelangelo painting was commissioned by the Pope.
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