Entregue (en. Deliver)

/enˈtɾeɣe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To ensure that something is received by another person.
I am going to deliver the package tomorrow.
Voy a entregarle el paquete mañana.
To dedicate or fully yield something to a cause or person.
He committed himself to the cause of justice.
Se entregó a la causa de la justicia.
To submit to someone's will.
The prisoner surrendered to the authorities.
El prisionero se entregó a las autoridades.

Etymology

From Latin 'intra' meaning 'inside' and 'dare' meaning 'to give'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

total surrender
Act of completely dedicating oneself to something.
entregue total
surrendered to his passions
To fully yield to what one enjoys.
entregue a sus pasiones

Related Words

deliver
Action of passing something to another person.
entregar
deliverer
Person who delivers something.
entregador
deliverability
Capability of being delivered.
entregabilidad

Slang Meanings

To be very devoted to something.
That girl is really devoted to studying.
Esa chica está bien entregada al estudio.
To feel obsessed with someone.
He is devoted to her.
Él está entregado por ella.