Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| entrega (a domicilio) | feminine | |
| reparto | /reˈpaɾto/ | masculine |
| delivery | /deˈlibeɾi/ | masculine |
The term refers to the act of conveying something. You can use the verb entregar to mean to deliver.
Which one should you use?
The word entrega is used for the specific act of handing over a package or a result. In contrast, reparto refers to the systematic distribution, the logistics of a delivery route or the process of distributing goods.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Entrega is a common formal term for delivery. You might also encounter the formal term envío, which primarily translates to shipment but can be used interchangeably with entrega. Additionally, distribución is a formal term used to refer to the distribution of goods. In informal or slang contexts, the English loanword delivery is commonly used in many Spanish-speaking countries specifically to refer to food delivery services.
Did you know?
- While entrega refers to a delivery, the same word is used in Spanish to describe a person's 'dedication' or 'devotion' to a cause.
- The term reparto is also used in the film and theater industry to refer to the 'cast' of a play or movie.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you see a person on a motorcycle with a thermal backpack, they are often simply called el delivery rather than el repartidor.
Examples in context
- Yo manejo un camión de reparto.I drive a delivery truck.This sentence is useful for describing driving a vehicle for reparto.Tatoeba #4757180 by DarkHollow, translation #2325145 by CK
- La calle detrás de mi casa es demasiado estrecha para camiones de reparto.The street behind my house is too narrow for delivery trucks.This sentence is useful for describing the width of a street regarding reparto trucks.Tatoeba #7273352 by arh, translation #4497167 by CK
- Esperan que su camión de reparto esté arreglado antes de terminar la semana.They hope their delivery truck will be repaired by the end of the week.This sentence is useful for expressing a hope regarding the repair of a reparto truck.Tatoeba #7917955 by fpp, translation #7762371 by karloelkebekio
- Favor de firmar por la entrega del paquetePlease sign for the delivery of the package
- El envío del producto se realizará en dos díasThe delivery of the product will be made in two days
- La empresa se especializa en la distribución de paquetesThe company specializes in package delivery
- ¿Cómo van las entregas hoy?How are the deliveries going today?
- El pedido llegará antes del mediodíaThe delivery will arrive before noon
- Te llevo la comida a tu casaI'll deliver the food to your house
- Por favor, deje el paquete en la puertaPlease leave the package at the door
- Entregue el pedido al personal de recepciónDeliver the order to the reception staff
Sources
- Wiktionary, “delivery” translations and entries reparto, delivery, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
