Entregó (en. Delivered)
/enˈtɾeɣo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Force or action of giving something to another person.
She delivered the necessary documents to the office.
Ella entregó los documentos necesarios a la oficina.
To submit something to an authority or institution.
The criminal surrendered to the police.
El delincuente se entregó a la policía.
To leave a matter or responsibility in someone else's hands.
I delivered the project to the manager.
Le entregué el proyecto al gerente.
Etymology
From the Latin 'integrare' which means 'to give completely'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to deliver the letter
to give a letter to someone.
entregar la carta
to deliver accounts
to present a report on expenses.
entregar cuentas
to deliver results
to give the results of an exam.
entregar resultados
Related Words
delivery
The action of giving something to someone.
entrega
deliverable
That can be delivered.
entregable
deliverer
A person who delivers something.
entregador
Slang Meanings
To leave something or someone to chance.
He surrendered it and forgot about the matter.
Lo entregó y se olvidó del asunto.
To yield or give in to a situation.
After much arguing, he finally gave in.
Después de mucho discutir, finalmente se entregó.