entrando
Entering in Italian is entrando.
When using this word to describe entering a space or a state, it is typically followed by the preposition in or the articulated prepositions nella or nello (meaning 'in the').
Meaning: Translations (noun)
Which one should you use?
While entrando specifically means 'entering', the base verb entrare is used for the simple infinitive 'to enter'.
How does it change in a sentence?
entrando is the gerund form of the verb entrare (to enter).
Did you know?
- The word entrata is used not only for a physical entrance but also to refer to 'income' or 'revenue' in a financial context.
- When someone is 'entering' a conversation or a topic, Italians might use the expression entrare nel vivo, which literally means 'entering into the living' part of the matter.
- While entrando refers to entering, Italian uses the verb entrare to describe a person 'coming into' a specific age, such as entrare nei quaranta for entering one's forties.
Examples in context
- Sta entrando nella tana del leone.You're entering the lion's den.This sentence uses entrando to describe entering a specific location.Tatoeba #14029975 by Guybrush88, translation #6195537 by sundown
- Stiamo entrando in un territorio pericoloso.We are entering dangerous territory.This sentence uses entrando to describe entering a territory.Tatoeba #9724866 by Guybrush88, translation #9723233 by ariarin
- Stiamo entrando in una nuova fase nella guerra.We are entering a new phase in the war.This sentence uses entrando to describe entering a new phase.Tatoeba #7788547 by Guybrush88, translation #22849 by CK
- Mi permetta di entrareAllow me to enter
- Franchirò l'ingresso con fiduciaI will cross the entrance with confidence
- Entri pure!Come in, please!
- Dai, entra e fai come se fossi a casa tuaCome on, come in, and make yourself at home
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Martina and Matteo are arriving at a restaurant.
- MartinaAspetta, sto entrando ora.Wait, I am entering now.
- MatteoVa bene, ti aspetto fuori.All right, I'll wait for you outside.
- MartinaSì, sto entrando nel locale.Yes, I am entering the place.
- MatteoOttimo, ci vediamo dentro.Great, I'll see you inside.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
