Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| entrada | /enˈtɾada/ | feminine |
| entradero | /entɾaˈdeɾo/ | masculine |
The word entrada is the standard term for an entrance. It can refer to the physical opening or doorway, the act of entering or even an admission ticket for an event or venue. In more formal contexts, you might use acceso to refer to an entrance or paso to describe it as a passageway. If you wish to emphasize the physical door or gate itself, the term puerta de entrada is often used.
Which one should you use?
Entrada is the general-purpose word for a doorway or the act of entering. In contrast, entradero is a specialized masculine noun used to describe a specific place where things enter, such as a place where animals enter a field or where water flows into a space.
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How does it change in a sentence?
The word entrada is a feminine noun. Its plural form is entradas, which can mean both multiple entrances or multiple tickets.
How do you pronounce it?
/enˈtɾada/
Did you know?
- In a Spanish culinary context, an entrada is not a doorway but an appetizer or starter dish served before the main meal.
- In accounting and bookkeeping, an entrada refers to a credit or a deposit of money entering an account.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the term entrada can also refer to the 'intro' or 'opening' of a musical piece or a song, similar to how English uses 'intro'.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde queda la entrada?Where's the entrance?This sentence is useful for asking for the location of the entrada.Tatoeba #3275950 by Kary, translation #1458160 by CK
- ¿Ves la entrada del parque?Do you see the entrance of the park?This sentence is useful for identifying the entrada of a specific place like a park.Tatoeba #1120150 by Shishir, translation #1118627 by CM
- No hay nadie en la entrada.There's no one at the entrance.This sentence is useful for describing the absence of people at the entrada.Tatoeba #1918141 by marcelostockle, translation #8495556 by shekitten
- Por favor, utilice la entrada principalPlease use the main entrance
- La puerta de entrada está al final del pasilloThe entrance door is at the end of the hallway
- Prohibido el acceso sin autorizaciónUnauthorized access prohibited
- Use el paso ubicado en el costado izquierdoUse the entrance located on the left side
- Nos vemos en la puerta del restauranteSee you at the restaurant entrance
- ¿Dónde está la entrada?Where is the entrance?
- ¿Por dónde se entra?How do you get in?
- Utilice la entrada principalUse the main entrance
- Ingresa por el lado izquierdoEnter from the left side
- La entrada está al final del pasilloThe entrance is at the end of the hallway
- La puerta de entrada está al lado de la recepciónThe entrance door is next to the reception
- El acceso al público está restringidoAccess to the public is restricted
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are looking for the entrance to a building.
- AlejandroLucía, ¿ves la entrada de este edificio?Lucía, do you see the entrance to this building?
- LucíaNo, no veo ninguna entrada por aquí.No, I don't see any entrance around here.
- AlejandroMira, la entrada está detrás de esa pared.Look, the entrance is behind that wall.
- Lucía¡Ah! Tienes razón, ya la veo.Ah! You're right, I see it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “entrance” translations and entries entrada, entradero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
