enviado
“enviado” means “sent” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
sent
Also: dispatched
📝 In Action
Hemos enviado el paquete esta mañana.
A2We have sent the package this morning.
¿Ya habías enviado la carta antes de que te llamara?
B1Had you already sent the letter before I called you?
sent
Also: dispatched
📝 In Action
El informe enviado estaba incompleto.
B1The report sent was incomplete.
Los documentos enviados deben ser revisados.
B2The documents sent must be reviewed.
envoy, delegate
Also: correspondent, messenger
📝 In Action
El enviado especial llegó a la capital para negociar la paz.
B2The special envoy arrived in the capital to negotiate peace.
Los enviados de la ONU supervisaron la votación.
C1The UN delegates supervised the vote.
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Words that translate to "enviado" in Spanish:
correspondent→delegate→dispatched→envoy→messenger→sent→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: enviado
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'enviado' as a noun (a person)?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb 'enviar', which itself derives from the Latin 'in' (in, into) and 'via' (road, way), literally meaning 'to put on the way' or 'to set on the road'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the feminine form of 'enviado'?
When used as an adjective or a noun referring to a woman, the feminine form is 'enviada'. For example: 'La carta enviada' (The sent letter) or 'La enviada especial' (The special envoy, female).
Does 'enviado' change when used with 'haber'?
No. When 'enviado' is used with the helping verb 'haber' (e.g., 'he enviado', 'has enviado'), it is the past participle and always stays in the masculine singular form, 'enviado', no matter who is doing the sending.