Entrégalo

Entrégalo is the affirmative imperative form of the Spanish verb entregar, used with the direct object pronoun lo. It translates roughly to “hand it over” or “deliver it” in English. The form combines the verb stem entreg- with the tú command ending -á and the clitic lo, and it includes an accent on the e to indicate the correct stress after the pronoun is attached.

Grammatical notes: Entrégalo is used when giving a direct instruction to someone informal (tú) to surrender or provide a specific item. The accent helps preserve the original syllable stress when the pronoun lo is appended. In negative or other-person forms, different endings apply (for example, no lo entregues for a negative tú command, or separate forms for usted, nosotros, or ustedes), with clitic pronouns following standard Spanish pronoun attachment rules.

Usage and context: Entrégalo is common in everyday situations that involve transferring possession or information, such as handing over documents, equipment, or evidence, or surrendering something to an authority. It can be found in dialogues, instructions, or phrases like Entrégalo ya to emphasize immediacy. The expression is neutral in tone but carries a directive force and is widely understood across Spanish-speaking regions.

Variations and related forms: The root verb entreg- appears in several conjugations, including entrega (tú affirmative without pronoun), entregue (usted), entreguen (ustedes), and related forms adapted to different subjects and tenses. When pronouns are employed, additional combinations like lo, se, or nos may be attached, following the standard rules for clitic pronouns in Spanish.

See also: entregar, imperativo (Spanish grammar), pronombres átonos.