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"Hand over" is a transitive verb phrase which is often translated as "entregar", and "hand in" is a transitive verb phrase which is also often translated as "entregar". Learn more about the difference between "hand over" and "hand in" below.
hand over()
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (to give)
a. entregar
The company handed over all the documents to the authorities.La compañía entregó toda la documentación a las autoridades.
b. dar
The video shows a man handing over a large sum of money to the politician.El vídeo muestra a un hombre que le da una cantidad importante de dinero al político.
c. pasar
The suspect handed over a flash drive to his contact.El sospechoso le pasó una memoria USB a su contacto.
2. (figurative) (to surrender)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. pasar
I'm going to hand you over to my colleague Adam as this is more his department.Le voy a pasar con mi compañero Adam porque él se encarga de estos temas.
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
a. ceder el puesto
The time has come for me to hand over to someone younger.Ha llegado la hora de ceder mi puesto a alguien más joven.
a. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
For more information on these events, I'm going to hand over to John Steel in Washington.Para ampliar la información sobre estos sucesos, vamos a conectar con John Steel en Washington.
So after a very exciting race, it is time for me to hand over to the studio.Así que después de una carrera muy emocionante, toca devolver la conexión al estudio.
hand in()
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. entregar
The teacher dropped Umberto's paper a letter grade for handing it in late.El profesor le bajó diez puntos del ensayo a Umberto por habérselo entregado tarde.
b. presentar (resignation)
The senator handed in his resignation in the wake of the prostitution scandal.El senador presentó su renuncia tras el escándalo de prostitución.
