entrar
/enˈtɾaɾ/
To get in in Spanish is entrar.
The verb entrar means to enter a physical space, but it is also used more broadly to describe joining a group or entering a profession.
Meaning: to enter (verb)
Which one should you use?
While entrar is the standard way to say to enter or to get in a physical space, the verb subir can also be used to express the idea of getting in.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many Latin American countries, the phrase subirse a is used to mean 'get on' a mode of transportation.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to specify the place that one is entering, entrar is typically followed by the preposition en (entrar en).
How do you pronounce it?
/enˈtɾaɾ/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use entrar a when they mean to specify a location. While entrar a is common in some Latin American dialects, you should use entrar en to specify the place being entered.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish dialects, the phrase entrar en tentación is a common idiom meaning 'to be tempted', using the verb for 'getting in' to describe a psychological state.
- In a metaphorical sense, entrar en materia means 'to get to the point' or 'to start discussing the main topic', treating a subject of conversation as a physical space to enter.
- While entrar is used for physical entry, Spanish uses the verb ingresar for 'getting in' to a hospital or a bank account, marking a sharp distinction between casual and formal entry.
Examples in context
- ¿Cómo voy a entrar?How am I to get in?This sentence shows how to use entrar to ask how one might enter.Tatoeba #1441265 by marcelostockle, translation #788423 by Manfredo
- No hay forma de entrar.There's no way to get in.This sentence uses entrar to describe the lack of a way to get in.Tatoeba #13485112 by Seael, translation #13485120 by frpzzd
- Me las arreglé para entrar.I managed to get in.This sentence uses entrar to describe managing to get in.Tatoeba #6626655 by UsuarioX, translation #2417 by CK
- Por favor, entra en el automóvil.Please get in the car.
- Por favor, suba al vagón del tren.Please get in the train carriage.
- Les pedimos que suban al avión y abrochen los cinturones.We ask that you get on the plane and fasten your seatbelts.
- ¡Métete en el agua y disfruta!Get in the water and enjoy!
- Me metí en el armario para esconderme.I got in the closet to hide.
- Vamos a subirnos al camión.Let's get on the bus.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are standing in front of a closed house.
- Sofía¿Cómo podemos entrar?How can we get in?
- JavierCreo que la ventana está abierta.I think the window is open.
- Sofía¡Mira! Esa es la entrada.Look! That is the entrance.
- JavierTienes razón, vamos a entrar.You are right, let's get in.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry entrar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
