entregar

entregar(
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treh
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gahr
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to turn in
El ensayo es para entregar la última semana de clases.The essay is to be turned in the last week of school.
b. to submit
Hemos de entregar el informe cuanto antes.We have to submit the report as soon as possible.
c. to give
Hoy me han entregado las llaves de la casa.I was given the keys to the house today.
a. to deliver
El mensajero entregó el paquete a tiempo.The courier delivered the package on time.
a. to hand over
Lo obligaron a entregar el poder al nuevo ministro.He was forced to hand over power to the new minister.
entregarse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
reflexive verb
a. to surrender
La tropa se entregó al anochecer.The troops surrendered at nightfall.
b. to turn oneself in
El ladrón se entregó a la policía.The thief turned himself in to the police.
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
pronominal verb
a. to devote oneself
Se entregó a la oración toda su vida.He devoted himself to prayer all his life.
a. to succumb to
Estaba tan triste que se entregó al alcohol.She was so sad that she succumbed to alcohol.
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