What is the Spanish word for "errand"?

Learn how to say "errand" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

errand

Spanish

recado

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Alternative translations of "errand"

mandado

Examples of how to use "errand" in Spanish

English
I have to run a quick errand.
Spanish
Tengo que hacer un recado rápido.
English
I went out to run one errand.
Spanish
Salí a hacer un recado.
English
She asked me to do an errand.
Spanish
Ella me pidió que hiciera un recado.
English
He left quickly for a small errand.
Spanish
Él se fue rápidamente a hacer un recado pequeño.
English
Can you help me with this errand?
Spanish
¿Puedes ayudarme con este recado?

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