entregar
verb
Senses
- 1.
to deliver
to hand over or transport something to a recipient
- 2.
to submit
to present or turn in (homework, documents, etc.)
- 3.
to surrender
to give up or yield to someone
- 4.
to betray
to reveal or hand someone over to an authority or enemy
Examples
"A empresa entrega os pedidos em até 48 horas."
The company delivers orders within 48 hours.
"Você entregou o trabalho no prazo?"
Did you submit the work on time?
"O criminoso se entregou à polícia."
The criminal surrendered to the police.
Usage
Highly common verb in Brazilian Portuguese. The reflexive form "entregar-se" means "to surrender" or "to give oneself up." Often used in business and everyday contexts for delivery services. Common collocation: "entregar um pedido" (deliver an order), "entregar um trabalho" (submit an assignment).
Conjugation
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