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

📅 Published: July 10, 2025

💼 Spanish for Business

entregar

verb • /[en-treh-GAR]/

to deliver/submit

Example:

Debo entregar el proyecto el viernes.

I must submit the project on Friday.

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🧠 What does entregar mean?

Entregar is a versatile Spanish verb meaning 'to deliver' or 'to submit.' It can refer to physically handing something over, like a package or a document, or figuratively, like submitting a report or assignment. It often implies a sense of completion or formality.

📚 Extra examples

  • Tengo que entregar mi informe mañana.
    I have to submit my report tomorrow.
  • El mensajero entregó el paquete a tiempo.
    The courier delivered the package on time.
  • Entregaron las llaves del apartamento.
    They handed over the apartment keys.
  • Debes entregar tu tarea antes del viernes.
    You must submit your homework before Friday.
  • Se entregó a la policía.
    He surrendered to the police.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to deliver/submit' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'to deliver/submit' in Spanish is 'entregar.'
How do you pronounce 'entregar' in Spanish?
Entregar is pronounced approximately as 'en-treh-GAR,' with the stress on the last syllable.
How do you use 'entregar' in a sentence?
Here are some examples: 'Tengo que entregar mi tarea' (I have to submit my homework), 'El repartidor entregó la pizza' (The delivery person delivered the pizza).
What is the English translation of 'entregar'?
'Entregar' can be translated as 'to deliver,' 'to submit,' 'to hand over,' or 'to turn in.'
Does 'entregar' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'entregar' conjugates like a regular -ar verb, changing its form depending on the subject pronoun (yo, tú, él/ella/usted, nosotros/as, vosotros/as, ellos/ellas/ustedes).
Is 'entregar' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'entregar' is a common verb used in both formal and informal settings.
Does 'entregar' have slang or double meanings?
While generally straightforward, 'entregarse' (a reflexive form) can mean 'to surrender' or 'to devote oneself to something.' In some contexts, it can also have a more colloquial meaning related to romantic involvement.
Is 'entregar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The meaning and usage of 'entregar' are generally consistent across Spain and Latin America.
How do you conjugate 'entregar' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense conjugation: Yo entrego, Tú entregas, Él/Ella/Usted entrega, Nosotros/as entregamos, Vosotros/as entregáis, Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes entregan.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "entregar"

Synonyms: presentar, dar, someter
Opposites: recibir, recoger

💡 Did You Know?

The reflexive form, 'entregarse,' can mean 'to surrender' or 'to dedicate oneself fully' to something.

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