Entregan (en. Deliver)

en-tre-gan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To give something to someone in fulfillment of an obligation or as a result of an agreement.
They deliver the documents at the end of the month.
Ellos entregan los documentos al final del mes.
To yield or concede something to someone.
The authorities deliver the requested information.
Las autoridades entregan la información solicitada.
To consign or refer to someone for receipt.
They deliver the packages directly to the customer's house.
Entregan los paquetes directamente en la casa del cliente.

Etymology

From Latin 'interregāre', which means 'to give to another' or 'to transfer'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they deliver the work
It refers to the action of delivering a final project or assignment.
entregan el trabajo
they deliver awards
It is used when talking about the action of giving awards in a contest or event.
entregan premios
they deliver the flag
Phrase that can be used in contexts of ceremony or official changes.
entregan la bandera

Related Words

to deliver
Base verb that means to give or yield something.
entregar
delivered
Participle that describes something that has been given or designated to someone.
entregado
deliverable
Adjective that refers to something that can be delivered.
entregable

Slang Meanings

To deliver something quickly
That delivery person always delivers instantly.
Ese repartidor siempre entrega al instante.
To deliver confidential information
Don't make me deliver sensitive data to strangers.
No me hagas entregar datos sensibles a desconocidos.