Spanish · Everyday Verbs
"to enter" in Spanish: entrar
entrar
To enter in Spanish is entrar. Say yo entro and ¿entro? Soft invitations use ¡pasa! or adelante.
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How to pronounce entrar
Say it
en-TRAHR / EN-troh / EN-trah
/en.ˈtɾaɾ/
en-TRAHR. Entro is EN-troh; entra is EN-trah.
"to enter" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| entrar | to enter Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| yo entro | I enter First person. | First person. |
| entra | he/she enters; come in Present or invite. | Present or invite. |
| entramos | we enter Group present. | Group present. |
| entrar en / a | to enter (a place) Preposition varies by region. | Preposition varies by region. |
How to use entrar in real life
- 1Office
Yo entro a las nueve.
I go in at nine.
Yo entro.
- 2Door
¿Entro o espero afuera?
Do I come in or wait outside?
¿Entro?
- 3Museum
Entramos por la puerta principal.
We enter through the main door.
Entramos.
Mistakes English speakers make with entrar
Incorrect: Yo entrar ahora.
Correct: Yo entro ahora.
Conjugate: yo entro.
Incorrect: Entro a el museo.
Correct: Entro al museo. / Entro en el museo.
A + el becomes al. Entro en also works.
Good to know
Good to knowHosts often say ¡Pasa! or ¡Adelante! more than entra. Signs may say Entrada for entrance and Prohibido el paso for no entry.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Arriving at a friend’s place
ChatPal
¿Entro o toco otra vez?
Do I come in or knock again?
You
Entra, la puerta está abierta.
Come in, the door is open.
ChatPal
Gracias. Entro y dejo la mochila aquí.
Thanks. I’ll come in and leave the backpack here.
You
Perfecto. El café está listo.
Perfect. Coffee is ready.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to enter" in Spanish
I enter?
Yo entro.
Come in?
Entra. / ¡Pasa! / ¡Adelante!
Stress on entrar?
en-TRAHR — last syllable.
We enter?
Entramos.
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