Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
DELIVERY in Spanish: ENTREGA
Entrega · noun · ehn-TREH-gah
Entrega is the primary Spanish word for delivery when referring to receiving packages, orders, or documents. The word comes from the verb entregar, meaning to hand over or to deliver. In Spain, reparto is commonly used for delivery routes and distribution services, while in the context of childbirth, delivery translates to parto. With the rise of food delivery apps across Latin America, the borrowed English word delivery has also entered everyday Spanish conversation.
ehn-TREH-gah
La entrega del paquete está programada para mañana.
The package delivery is scheduled for tomorrow.
Delivery in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for delivery, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| entrega | delivery | ehn-TREH-gah | Default, widely understood |
| reparto | delivery | Spain, distribution/delivery route | |
| parto | delivery | childbirth delivery | |
| delivery | delivery | borrowed, food delivery apps |
How Native Speakers Use Entrega
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Online shopping
El tiempo de entrega estimado es de tres a cinco días hábiles.
The estimated delivery time is three to five business days.
Describes shipping delivery time for online orders.
Food ordering
Pedimos comida con servicio de reparto a domicilio.
We ordered food with home delivery service.
Uses reparto for a food delivery scenario.
Medical context
El parto fue natural y sin complicaciones.
The delivery was natural and without complications.
Uses parto for the childbirth meaning of delivery.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Entrega
Wrong type of delivery
Incorrect: La entrega del bebé fue a las tres de la mañana.
Correct: El parto fue a las tres de la mañana.
Entrega refers to handing over packages or goods, not childbirth; using it for birth sounds like the baby was a package being delivered.
Using envío when meaning receipt
Incorrect: El envío llegará mañana.
Correct: La entrega llegará mañana.
Envío means shipment from the sender's perspective, while entrega focuses on the receiving end; the distinction matters when talking about when something will arrive.
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Common Questions About Delivery in Spanish
- What is the difference between 'entrega' and 'envío'?
- Entrega emphasizes the act of receiving or handing over the item, while envío focuses on the act of sending or shipping it, so the choice depends on whether you are talking about the departure or the arrival of the package.
- How do I say 'delivery person' in Spanish?
- The most common terms are repartidor (from reparto) for someone who delivers on a route, and mensajero for a courier or messenger who handles individual deliveries.
- Is the English word 'delivery' used in Spanish?
- In the food app ecosystem across Latin America, the borrowed word delivery appears frequently in marketing and conversation, but entrega and reparto remain the standard Spanish terms for formal and general usage.