Entregaron (en. They delivered)

/entɾeˈɣaɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of giving something to someone who receives it.
They delivered the documents to the office.
Ellos entregaron los documentos a la oficina.
To fulfill an obligation or responsibility.
They delivered the project on time.
Entregaron el proyecto a tiempo.
To defeat someone in a confrontation or struggle.
They surrendered without resistance.
Se entregaron sin resistencia.

Etymology

From the Latin 'tradere', which means 'to deliver'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they delivered their soul
They did everything possible for something or someone.
entregaron el alma
they committed themselves to the cause
They fully committed to a cause.
se entregaron a la causa
they delivered their heart
They fell deeply in love.
entregaron el corazón

Related Words

to deliver
To give or yield something to someone.
entregar
delivery
The action of delivering.
entrega
deliverer
A person who delivers or distributes something.
entregador

Slang Meanings

To fulfill a job or task.
The technician already delivered the software I asked for.
El informático ya entregaron el software que le pedí.
To surrender someone in a context of sacrifice.
In the competition, they gave their all.
En la competencia, se entregaron al máximo.