entrada general
/entɾada xeneɾal/from spelling rules
entrada general is the Spanish way to say general admission.
This phrase is used to denote a ticket that provides access to a venue without reserved seating.
What does it mean word for word?
The word entrada literally means entrance or entry, but in the context of events, it is the standard word for a ticket.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, you might hear entrada normal to refer to general admission.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun entrada and the adjective general must take the plural suffix '-s'.
How do you pronounce it?
/entɾada xeneɾal/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, if a show is 'free admission', it is described as entrada libre, which can also mean that people are allowed to come and go as they please.
- While entrada general is used for tickets, a 'general' admission area in a stadium is often called the grada, which specifically refers to the tiered concrete bleachers.
- The Spanish word entrada can be used to describe the 'input' in computing or electronics, such as an entrada de audio for an audio input.
Examples in context
- Quiero comprar una entrada general para el concierto de esta noche.I want to buy a general admission ticket for tonight's concert.
- Necesitamos dos entradas estándar para ingresar al museo.We need two general admission tickets to enter the museum.
- La exposición tiene un costo de acceso general.The exhibition has a general admission fee.
- No hay asientos asignados, es una entrada sin asignar.There are no assigned seats, it's general admission.
- Compré una entrada general para el concierto.I bought a general admission ticket for the concert.
- ¿La entrada general incluye acceso al festival?Does general admission include access to the festival?
- No hay asientos reservados, es solo entrada general.There are no reserved seats, it is just general admission.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are discussing plans for a music festival.
- JavierElena, ¿compraste la entrada general para el festival?Elena, did you buy the general admission for the festival?
- ElenaSí, Javier, ya la tengo en mi teléfono.Yes, Javier, I already have it on my phone.
- JavierPerfecto, espero que no haya mucha gente.Perfect, I hope there isn't a lot of people.
- ElenaSeguro que sí, pero será muy divertido.Probably, but it will be very fun.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
