B1 — Intermediatenoun
carica
charge / office / load
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
incaricocarica elettrica (electric charge)pesoufficiomandato
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
dimissioniscarica
Usage note
'Incarico' is a task/position. 'Mandato' is an electoral mandate. 'Carica elettrica' is electric charge. 'Essere in carica' means to be in office.
Example
"Ha assunto la carica di sindaco dopo le elezioni."
"He took on the role of mayor after the elections."
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