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    Entregar (en. Deliver)

    /entɾeˈɣaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To deliver something to someone.
    I am going to deliver the package to the office.
    Voy a entregar el paquete en la oficina.
    To yield or relinquish something to an authority.
    The criminal decided to hand over his weapon to the police.
    El delincuente decidió entregar su arma a la policía.
    To dedicate time and effort to a cause or activity.
    She completely surrendered herself to her volunteer work.
    Ella se entregó completamente a su trabajo voluntario.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'intrare' meaning 'to enter' combined with the prefix 'en-' indicating 'inside of.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to hand over the crown
    to lose power or authority.
    entregar la corona
    to give up the soul
    to die or surrender to a cause.
    entregar el alma
    to serve on a silver platter
    to offer something easily or conveniently.
    entregar en bandeja

    Related Words

    delivered
    someone who has delivered something or dedicated themselves to something.
    entregado
    delivery
    the action of delivering something.
    entrega
    deliverer
    a person who delivers something.
    entregador

    Slang Meanings

    To hand over a matter or problem.
    You need to deliver that before the deadline.
    Tienes que entregar eso antes de la fecha límite.
    To give someone important information.
    I'm going to give the gossip to Juan.
    Le voy a entregar el chisme a Juan.