entre
/ˈentɾe/
The English phrase "in between" is translated into Spanish as entre.
When expressing a range or a middle point between two values or points, entre is used just as 'between' is in English.
Meaning: between (prep)
Which one should you use?
entremedio is a colloquial way to express "in between", and entre medias is used in Argentina and Uruguay. Additionally, en medio de can be used as a synonym for entre when emphasizing being physically located in the middle of two or more things.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, people may use entre medias instead of entre to convey "in between".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word entre is a preposition and does not change its form based on gender or number.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈentɾe/
Did you know?
- The word entre can also function as a verb meaning 'to enter' when conjugated as entre in the subjunctive mood. This creates a homonym where one word means 'between' and the other means 'let him/her enter'.
- The term entretenimiento, meaning 'entertainment', is built directly from the concept of 'keeping one between' or 'holding between' different tasks or thoughts.
- While 'entre' is a simple preposition, the related word entremés refers to a specific type of short, comedic play used historically between the acts of a larger performance.
Examples in context
- Tom trató de meterse entre Mary y John.Tom tried to squeeze in between Mary and John.This sentence shows how to use entre to describe someone moving between two people.Tatoeba #1278881 by marcelostockle, translation #1141084 by CK
- Estaba encajada entre una dama robusta en seda rosa y una chica alta, de aspecto despreciativo, con un vestido de encaje blanco.She was wedged in between a stout lady in pink silk and a tall, scornful-looking girl in a white-lace dress.This sentence illustrates how entre is used to describe a person wedged between two other people.Tatoeba #5862183 by albrusgher, translation #5838165 by Hybrid
- Hablar el mismo idioma entre varias culturas es a veces una causa de más confusión que hablar idiomas diferentes, ya que estamos menos conscientes de los diferentes significados que pueden acarrear las mismas palabras.Speaking the same language in between several cultures sometimes is a source of more confusion than to speak different languages, since we are less aware of the different meanings that the same words can entail.This sentence demonstrates the use of entre when discussing concepts across different cultures.Tatoeba #1574772 by marcelostockle, translation #1102392 by sacredceltic
- El libro está entre la mesa y la silla.The book is between the table and the chair.
- Tenemos una reunión entre las dos conferencias.We have a meeting between the two conferences.
- Vivo en medio de la ciudad y el campo.I live in between the city and the countryside.
- Dejé mi bolso entremedio de las sillas.I left my bag in between the chairs.
- Mi hermano siempre se sienta en el medio del sofá.My brother always sits in the middle of the couch.
- La mochila está entre medias de las dos sillas.The backpack is between the two chairs.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Daniel are looking for a lost remote control in the living room.
- María¿Viste el control remoto, Daniel?Have you seen the remote control, Daniel?
- DanielNo, lo busqué entre los cojines del sofá.No, I looked for it between the sofa cushions.
- MaríaMira, está entre la mesa y la silla.Look, it is between the table and the chair.
- Daniel¡Ah, sí! Gracias, María.Ah, yes! Thanks, María.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “in between” translations and entries entre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
