Portuguese · Greetings & Essentials
"Come in!" in Portuguese: entre! / pode entrar!
entre! / pode entrar!
Come in! in Portuguese is entre! or pode entrar! Hosts use both at the door—pode entrar feels a bit softer and more inviting.
Knock at home
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How to pronounce entre! / pode entrar!
Say it
EN-tree / POH-jee en-TRAR
/ˈẽ.tɾi/, /ˈpo.dʒi ẽ.ˈtɾaʁ/
EN-tree / POH-jee en-TRAR
"Come in!" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| entre! | come in! Short imperative. | Short imperative. |
| pode entrar! | you can come in! Warm permission. | Warm permission. |
| pode entrar, fica à vontade | come in, make yourself comfortable Full host welcome. | Full host welcome. |
| entra aí | come on in (very casual) Friends and family. | Friends and family. |
How to use entre! / pode entrar! in real life
- 1Knock at home
Oi! Entre, a porta está aberta.
Hi! Come in, the door is open.
Entre alone works.
- 2Office visit
Pode entrar! Estou só terminando um e-mail.
Come in! I'm just finishing an email.
Pode entrar softens.
- 3Neighbor drop-in
Entre! Acabei de fazer café.
Come in! I just made coffee.
Hospitality cue.
Mistakes English speakers make with entre! / pode entrar!
Incorrect: Entra! (as default polite)
Correct: Entre! or pode entrar!
Entre/pode entrar fit você; entra is tu.
Incorrect: Come in, por favor.
Correct: Entre, por favor.
Use Portuguese entre.
Good to know
Brazilian hosts often open with pode entrar and then offer water or coffee. Standing in the doorway chatting is common before you fully step inside.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Friend arrives early
ChatPal
Ah, chegou! Pode entrar!
Ah, you're here! Come in!
You
Obrigada. Entre? Ou espero na sala?
Thanks. Come in? Or wait in the living room?
ChatPal
Entre logo—está ventando lá fora.
Come in already—it's windy outside.
You
Pronto, fechei a porta.
Done, I closed the door.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Come in!" in Portuguese
Entre vs pode entrar?
Both fine; pode entrar sounds slightly softer.
Very casual?
Entra aí among close friends.
Formal office?
Pode entrar, por favor.
Plural guests?
Entrem! or podem entrar!
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