entre
/ˈẽ.tɾi/
In Portuguese, "come in" is translated as entre.
This phrase is used as a polite invitation or a command for someone to enter a room or a building.
Which one should you use?
Use entra for close friends or children, and entrem when inviting a group of people to enter.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form entra is used when speaking to a close friend, a child or someone you address with tu. When addressing more than one person, use the plural form entrem.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈẽ.tɾi/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- While entre means 'come in' as a verb, the same word used as a preposition means 'between' or 'among'.
- Using the informal entra with a stranger or a superior could be perceived as unexpectedly rude or overly familiar in many Portuguese-speaking cultures.
- The word entre shares the same root as the English word 'inter', both descending from the Latin 'inter' meaning 'between'.
Examples in context
- Não entre! Eu estou nu.Don't come in! I'm naked.This sentence is useful for demonstrating how to use entre in a negative command.Tatoeba #4834358 by KimiP, translation #1944098 by Spamster
- Entre e fique um pouco.Come in and stay a while.This sentence shows how to use entre to invite someone to stay.Tatoeba #8634194 by JGEN, translation #8598008 by CK
- Entre e fique a vontade.Come in and make yourself at home.This sentence shows how to use entre to tell someone to make themselves at home.Tatoeba #3216426 by Ricardo14, translation #10491004 by DJ_Saidez
- Entre, por favor.Come in, please
- Pode entrar.You can come in
- Ele/Ela pode entrar.He/She can come in
- Eles/Elas podem entrar.They can come in
- Entra.Come in
- Passe, por favor.Please come through.
- Sinta-se em casa.Make yourself at home.
- 29 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mariana is visiting Gabriel's office.
- GabrielOi, Gabriel! Posso entrar?Hi, Gabriel! May I come in?
- MarianaClaro, Mariana. Entre, por favor.Of course, Mariana. Please come in.
- GabrielObrigada. Onde eu sento?Thank you. Where should I sit?
- MarianaSente-se naquela cadeira ali.Sit in that chair over there.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry entre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries entre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
