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entregar means to deliver / to hand in — a common term in Essential Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: November 8, 2025

📘 Essential Spanish

entregar

verb • /[en-tre-GAR]/

to deliver / to hand in

Example:

Voy a entregar el trabajo mañana.

I’ll hand in the assignment tomorrow.

🧠 What does entregar mean?

The verb 'entregar' primarily means 'to deliver' or 'to hand in'. It describes the action of transferring something to someone, whether it's a package, a document, or an assignment. In a formal context, like submitting a project, it translates to 'hand in' or 'submit'. In a commercial or logistical context, it means 'to deliver'. The reflexive form, 'entregarse', carries different meanings, including 'to surrender' or 'to devote oneself to' a person, task, or cause.

📚 Extra examples

  • El repartidor debe entregar el paquete antes de las cinco.
    The delivery person has to deliver the package before five.
  • Tengo que entregar mi tesis la próxima semana.
    I have to hand in my thesis next week.
  • El fugitivo finalmente decidió entregarse a las autoridades.
    The fugitive finally decided to surrender to the authorities.
  • La profesora entregó los exámenes corregidos a los alumnos.
    The teacher handed back the graded exams to the students.

💡 Did You Know?

The reflexive form 'entregarse' is quite versatile. While 'entregarse a la policía' means 'to surrender to the police', 'entregarse al trabajo' means 'to devote oneself to work', and 'entregarse a un vicio' means 'to give in to a vice'. This highlights how the context dramatically changes the meaning from a literal to a figurative act of giving oneself over.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "entregar"

Synonyms: repartir, distribuir, presentar, someter, dar
Opposites: recibir, recoger, quedarse con, retener

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to deliver' or 'to hand in' in Spanish?
The most common and versatile verb for both 'to deliver' and 'to hand in' is 'entregar'.
How do you pronounce 'entregar' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is en-treh-GAR. The stress falls on the final syllable, '-gar'.
How do you use 'entregar' in a sentence?
It typically follows the structure: [subject] + entregar + [object] + a + [recipient]. For example, 'Yo entrego el informe al jefe' (I hand in the report to the boss).
What is the English translation of 'entregar'?
The primary English translations are 'to deliver', 'to hand in', 'to turn in', and 'to submit'.
Does 'entregar' change for gender or number?
No, as a verb, 'entregar' does not change for gender or number. It is conjugated according to the grammatical person, number (singular/plural), and tense of the subject.
Is 'entregar' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, it is a very common and essential verb used frequently in academic, professional, and daily life contexts.
Does 'entregar' have slang or double meanings?
The reflexive form, 'entregarse a algo/alguien', can mean 'to devote oneself' or 'to give oneself completely' to something or someone, which can have a passionate or romantic connotation.
Is 'entregar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The core meaning of 'entregar' is consistent across all Spanish-speaking regions. It is universally understood for delivering goods or submitting work.
How do you conjugate 'entregar' in Spanish?
'Entregar' is a regular -ar verb. For example, its present indicative conjugations are: yo entrego, tú entregas, él/ella/usted entrega, nosotros entregamos, vosotros entregáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes entregan.

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