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entrar means to enter — a common term in Essential Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: July 18, 2025

📘 Essential Spanish

entrar

verb • /[en-TRAR]/

to enter

Example:

Por favor, entra y siéntate aquí.

Please come in and sit here.

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🧠 What does entrar mean?

Entrar primarily means 'to enter' or 'to go in.' It describes the action of moving from an outside space to an inside space. It can also be used figuratively, such as 'entering a competition' or 'entering a new phase of life.'

📚 Extra examples

  • Entré en la casa.
    I entered the house.
  • Ella entró en la tienda.
    She entered the store.
  • Vamos a entrar en el museo.
    We are going to enter the museum.
  • Entraron en la conversación.
    They entered the conversation.
  • El equipo entró en la competición.
    The team entered the competition.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to enter' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'to enter' is 'entrar.'
How do you pronounce 'entrar' in Spanish?
Entrar is pronounced approximately as 'en-TRAR,' with the stress on the second syllable. The 'en' sounds like the 'en' in 'enter,' and the 'TRAR' has a rolled 'r' sound.
How do you use 'entrar' in a sentence?
You can use 'entrar' followed by 'en' and then the place you are entering. For example, 'Entro en el banco' (I enter the bank). You can also use it with other phrases to describe entering activities or states, like 'entrar en la conversación' (to enter the conversation).
What is the English translation of 'entrar'?
The English translation of 'entrar' is 'to enter.'
Does 'entrar' change for gender or number?
No, 'entrar' itself doesn't change for gender. However, like all verbs, it conjugates according to the subject pronoun (yo, tú, él/ella/usted, nosotros, vosotros, ellos/ellas/ustedes).
Is 'entrar' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'entrar' is a very common verb used in everyday Spanish conversations.
Does 'entrar' have slang or double meanings?
While 'entrar' primarily means 'to enter,' it can sometimes have slightly different connotations depending on the context. For instance, it can sometimes imply 'to join' or 'to get involved in.'
Is 'entrar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The usage of 'entrar' is generally consistent across Spain and Latin America. There might be slight regional variations in pronunciation, but the core meaning and grammatical function remain the same.
How do you conjugate 'entrar' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense conjugation: Yo entro Tú entras Él/Ella/Usted entra Nosotros entramos Vosotros entráis Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes entran

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "entrar"

Synonyms: ingresar, acceder
Opposites: salir

💡 Did You Know?

While 'entrar' usually means 'to enter' a physical space, it can also be used metaphorically. For example, 'entrar en razón' means 'to come to one's senses' or 'to see reason.'

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