entregado
“entregado” means “devoted” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
devoted, dedicated
Also: committed
📝 In Action
Es un empleado muy entregado a su trabajo.
B1He is an employee very dedicated to his job.
Ella siempre ha sido una madre entregada.
B1She has always been a devoted mother.
El equipo estaba completamente entregado al proyecto.
B2The team was completely committed to the project.
delivered, handed over
Also: given
📝 In Action
El paquete fue entregado ayer por la mañana.
A2The package was delivered yesterday morning.
¿Ya están entregados los informes?
A2Are the reports already handed in?
La carta está entregada, pero no la han leído.
B1The letter is delivered, but they haven't read it.
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Words that translate to "entregado" in Spanish:
committed→dedicated→delivered→devoted→given→handed over→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: entregado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'entregado' to mean 'dedicated'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb *entregar*, which originated from the combination of the prefix *en-* (meaning 'in' or 'into') and the older Spanish word *tregar* (which meant 'to hand over' or 'to betray'). Over time, the meaning settled on 'to hand over' or 'to deliver,' which led to the figurative meaning of 'handing oneself over' or 'devoting oneself.'
First recorded: 13th century (as 'entregar')
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'entregado' always used as an adjective?
No. While it works as an adjective ('delivered package'), it is also the standard past participle of the verb 'entregar'. This means you use it with the verb 'haber' to form perfect tenses, like 'Hemos entregado' (We have delivered).
How do I know if 'entregado' means 'delivered' or 'devoted'?
Context is key! If it describes an object (a letter, a package), it means 'delivered.' If it describes a person's attitude toward something (a job, a family, a cause), it means 'devoted' or 'committed'.