Spanish Conversation · Level 27
90 words
Spanish word
entregar
Pronunciation
IPA/entɾeˈɣaɾ/
Meaning
- verbhand
Example
¿Me puedes entregar esto?
Can you hand this to me?
More examples
La tienda no pudo entregar el pedido a tiempo.
The store couldn't deliver the order on time.
Core concept
A delivery worker handing a parcel to a recipient and having them sign a receipt.
Common phrases
entregar el pedido
deliver the order
entregar a tiempo
deliver on time
entregar documentos
submit documents
Similar words
dar: Give an item into someone's hands so they take hold of it and take possession.
pasar: Pass an object from one person's hand to another as a direct hand-to-hand transfer.
enviar: Send an item or document to a person or place for delivery to that recipient.
presentar: Formally submit a document or application to an authority or organization for consideration.
Definition in Spanish
Poner algo en manos de otra persona o hacer que otra persona lo reciba, ya sea mediante entrega directa, envío o presentación, y aplicarse también a paquetes, documentos o trabajos.
Word origin
Formed in medieval Romance by prefixing en- to a root from Latin tradere 'to hand over', with en- marking arrival or completion so the verb came to mean delivering, handing over, or submitting.
Usage tips
- Use enviar to emphasize sending or dispatch, but use entregar when the focus is on the item reaching and being received by the other person.