This is the 1745th most frequent Portuguese word.
entregue
"Entregue" means "delivered" or "handed over."
In this sentence, 'entregue' functions as a past participle, forming part of a passive voice construction indicating that the action of delivering was completed in the past.
O documento foi entregue à secretaria ontem.
The document was delivered to the administration yesterday.
Here, 'entregue' is used figuratively, meaning 'surrendered' or 'giving oneself up,' referring to an emotional or mental state.
Ele está sempre entregue às suas emoções.
He is always surrendered to his emotions.
In this example, 'entregue' indicates completion of an action, emphasizing that the work has been delivered or submitted.