How to Say "sent" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “sent” is “enviado” — use 'enviado' when it functions as part of a compound verb tense (like the present perfect) or as an adjective describing something that has been dispatched.
enviado
en-vee-AH-doenˈbjaðo
Examples
Hemos enviado el paquete esta mañana.
We have sent the package this morning.
¿Ya habías enviado la carta antes de que te llamara?
Had you already sent the letter before I called you?
El informe enviado estaba incompleto.
The report sent was incomplete.
Los documentos enviados deben ser revisados.
The documents sent must be reviewed.
Forming Perfect Tenses
This form ('enviado') is always used with a form of the verb 'haber' (to have) to create actions that are completed. The ending ('-o') never changes when used this way.
Matching Endings
When 'enviado' is used as an adjective, its ending must match the noun it describes: 'la carta enviada' (the letter sent, feminine singular), 'los mensajes enviados' (the messages sent, masculine plural).
Confusing 'Ser' and 'Haber'
Mistake: “Soy enviado (I am sent)”
Correction: He enviado (I have sent). Use 'haber' for forming completed actions.
Examples
Mi hermana mandó un regalo a mi sobrino desde México.
My sister sent a gift to my nephew from Mexico.
mandado
man-DAH-dohmanˈdaðo
Examples
El informe fue mandado por correo electrónico esta mañana.
The report was sent by email this morning.
La tropa estaba mandada por el sargento.
The troop was commanded by the sergeant.
Las flores ya están mandadas.
The flowers have already been sent.
The Root Verb
This form comes from the verb mandar, which means 'to send,' 'to order,' or 'to command.' The noun 'errand' is a task that was ordered or sent.
Agreement is Key
When mandado acts like an adjective (e.g., after ser or estar), it must change endings to match the person or thing it describes: La carta fue mandada (feminine).
Enviado vs. Mandado
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