Italian · Everyday Verbs
"to enter" in Italian: entrare
entrare
To enter in Italian is entrare (en-TRAH-reh). Present: entro, entri, entra, entriamo. Use entrare in + place: entro nel museo, entra pure for come in.
At the door
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How to pronounce entrare
Say it
en-TRAH-reh
/enˈtra.re/
Entrare stresses TRAH: en-TRAH-reh. Entro is EN-troh.
"to enter" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| entrare | to enter Infinitive. | Infinitive. |
| entro / entri / entra | I enter / you enter / he-she enters Present singular. | Present singular. |
| entra pure | come on in Welcoming someone. | Welcoming someone. |
| entrare in… | to enter… Entrare in casa / nel negozio. | Entrare in casa / nel negozio. |
How to use entrare in real life
- 1At the door
Entra pure, la porta è aperta.
Come on in, the door is open.
Entra imperative.
- 2Museum
Entro nel museo con il biglietto online.
I enter the museum with the online ticket.
Entro is io.
- 3Group visit
Entriamo dalla porta laterale.
We're entering through the side door.
Entriamo.
Mistakes English speakers make with entrare
Incorrect: Io entrare ora.
Correct: Entro ora.
Conjugate: entro.
Incorrect: Entro a il negozio.
Correct: Entro nel negozio.
In + il = nel.
Good to know
Shopkeepers say avanti! or entra pure when you hover at the door. Knocking still matters in homes—wait for entra before you step in.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Visiting a friend's apartment
ChatPal
Ciao! Entra, ti stavo aspettando.
Hi! Come in, I was waiting for you.
You
Grazie. Entro con le scarpe o le tolgo?
Thanks. Do I enter with shoes or take them off?
ChatPal
Meglio toglierle, se non ti dispiace.
Better take them off, if you don't mind.
You
Certo. Poi entro in cucina con te.
Sure. Then I'll enter the kitchen with you.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to enter" in Italian
How do I say come in?
Entra! or Entra pure!
I enter?
Entro.
Enter the shop?
Entro nel negozio.
Past tense?
Sono entrato/a.
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