entregó
/en-treh-GOH/
delivered
The delivery driver entregó (delivered) the package to the customer.
entregó(Verb (Past Tense Form))
delivered
?a package, mail, or object
,handed over
?a document or item
gave
?as a more formal way of saying 'gave'
📝 In Action
El repartidor entregó mi pedido hace una hora.
A2The delivery person delivered my order an hour ago.
Ella le entregó las llaves de la casa al vecino.
B1She handed the house keys over to the neighbor.
💡 Grammar Points
The Simple Past Tense
'Entregó' is used to describe an action that started and finished completely in the past, like a single event or a transaction.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Spelling Change in 'Yo'
Mistake: "Writing 'yo entregé' in the past tense."
Correction: To keep the hard 'g' sound, the 'yo' form changes spelling to 'entregué'. The 'él/ella/usted' form ('entregó') stays regular.
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on the Recipient
Remember to use 'le' or 'les' (meaning 'to him/her/you/them') before 'entregó' if you mention the recipient: 'Le entregó el regalo' (He delivered the gift TO HER).
The student entregó (submitted) the final report to the professor.
entregó(Verb (Past Tense Form))
submitted
?an assignment, report, or application
,turned in
?homework or paperwork
📝 In Action
Usted entregó el formulario justo antes de la fecha límite.
B1You (formal) submitted the form just before the deadline.
El equipo entregó el informe de ventas ayer por la tarde.
B2The team turned in the sales report yesterday afternoon.
💡 Grammar Points
Formal Context
This meaning is standard for institutional actions. If you are talking about homework or official documents, 'entregar' is the best choice.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: entregó
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'entregó' to mean 'submitted'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'entregó' used for both people and things?
Yes. 'Entregó' is the past tense form used when the subject ('who' did the action) is 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' or 'you (formal).' It can refer to a person (He delivered) or an organization (The company delivered).
What is the difference between 'entregó' and 'dio'?
'Dio' (from 'dar') simply means 'gave.' 'Entregó' (from 'entregar') is more formal and implies a transfer, especially of something required, like a delivery, a report, or a submission. Use 'entregó' when precision or formality is needed.