enviado
/embjado/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'shipped out' is translated into Spanish as enviado.
This phrase is used to indicate that a package or goods have been sent to a destination via mail or cargo transport.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word enviado is the past participle of the verb enviar and functions as an adjective or part of a compound tense. If the object being shipped is a feminine noun, such as 'la mercancía' (the merchandise), the form changes to enviada. If the objects being shipped are masculine or a mixed group, the form changes to enviados. If the objects being shipped are feminine plural, the form changes to enviadas.
How do you pronounce it?
/embjado/
Did you know?
- The verb enviar shares a common ancestor with the English word 'envoy', referring to someone sent on a mission.
- If you are 'shipped out' in the sense of being sent to the military, Spanish speakers often use the phrase ir al servicio rather than any form of enviar.
- In Spain, people often use the phrase mandar un paquete interchangeably with enviar un paquete. While both mean to ship, mandar carries a stronger sense of giving an order or command.
Examples in context
- El pedido fue enviadoThe order was shipped
- El producto fue enviado exitosamenteThe product was shipped successfully
- La mercancía fue despachada ayerThe merchandise was shipped out yesterday
- El paquete fue despachado a su destinoThe package was shipped to its destination
- Ya envié los regalos de cumpleañosI already shipped out the birthday presents
- He enviado los documentos por correoI've sent the documents by mail
- Te he mandado el paquete por mensajeríaI've sent the package through a courier
- El paquete ha sido enviado.The package has been shipped.
- Las muestras fueron enviadas ayer.The samples were shipped yesterday.
- El pedido ya fue enviado.The order has already been shipped out.
- He enviado el paquete hoy mismo.I shipped out the package today.
- ¿Has enviado la mercancía al almacén?Have you shipped out the goods to the warehouse?
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are checking the status of an online order in an office.
- Mateo¿Sabes si el producto ha sido enviado?Do you know if the product has been shipped out?
- SofíaSí, Mateo, ya lo han enviado por correo.Yes, Mateo, they have already shipped it out by mail.
- MateoPerfecto, espero que llegue pronto.Perfect, I hope it arrives soon.
- SofíaSeguro que sí, yo te aviso cuando llegue.I'm sure, I will let you know when it arrives.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries enviado, CC BY-SA 4.0.
