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Entrega (en. Delivery)

/enˈtɾeɣa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Action of delivering an object, document, or package.

The delivery of the package will take place tomorrow.

La entrega del paquete se realizará mañana.

Action of giving or handing something to someone.

The delivery of the assignment is on Friday.

La entrega de la tarea es el viernes.

In an emotional context, it refers to devotion towards another person.

Her dedication to the cause was admirable.

Su entrega a la causa fue admirable.

verb

To deliver something to someone.

I am going to submit the documents you requested.

Voy a entregar los documentos que me pediste.

To pay attention or dedicate oneself to something with interest.

She completely dedicates herself to her art.

Ella se entrega completamente a su arte.

Etymology

From the verb 'entregar', which comes from the prefix 'en-' and 'traer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

home delivery

Service that involves bringing products or orders to the customer's home.

entrega a domicilio

immediate delivery

Action of providing something quickly and without delay.

entrega inmediata

power of attorney

Legal act by which authority or responsibilities are ceded.

entrega de poder

Related Words

entregar

Action of giving or delivering something.

entregar

entregador

Person who carries out the delivery of goods.

entregador

entregable

Thing that can be delivered.

entregable

Slang Meanings

Fast delivery

Sometimes I order food with fast delivery to save time.

A veces pido comida con entrega rápida para no perder tiempo.

To throw in the towel

When I said I couldn't take it anymore, they told me I had thrown in the towel.

Cuando dije que no podía más, me dijeron que había entregado la cuchara.