entrada
/enˈtɾada/
The Spanish word for input is entrada.
In technical contexts, entrada refers to data or information entered into a computer or a system. While you can use entrada alone, technical documentation often uses the phrase datos de entrada to specifically mean 'input data'.
Which one should you use?
In technical environments involving data or signals, entrada is the direct counterpart to salida, which means 'output'.
How do you pronounce it?
/enˈtɾada/
Did you know?
- If you are looking at a restaurant menu, an entrada is often used to refer to an 'appetizer' or 'starter' rather than the data you enter into a machine.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you ask for the entrada at a cinema, you are asking for the 'admission' or the 'ticket' rather than a way to input information.
- In Spanish dictionaries and encyclopedias, each individual entry or headword is called an entrada.
Examples in context
- Cuando la entrada supera un cierto umbral, una señal de salida es liberada instantáneamente.When the input exceeds a certain threshold, an output signal is instantaneously released.This sentence is useful for showing how entrada functions in a technical context regarding thresholds and signals.Tatoeba #1256546 by marcelostockle, translation #1256544 by marcelostockle
- Agradezco tu aporte al proyecto.I appreciate your input in the project.
- Estamos buscando aportes para mejorar nuestro nuevo producto.We are seeking input to enhance our new product.
- ¿Cuál es tu opinión sobre el tema?What is your input on the topic?
- Quisiera conocer sus opiniones sobre el plan de acción.I would like to hear your input on the action plan.
- Tenemos en cuenta todas las sugerencias.We take all input into account.
- La entrada de datos es incorrecta.The data input is incorrect.
- Necesitamos validar la entrada en el sistema.We need to validate the input in the system.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are working on a software project.
- JavierLucía, ¿está funcionando la entrada?Lucía, is the input working?
- LucíaNo, el sistema no reconoce la entrada.No, the system does not recognize the input.
- JavierVoy a reiniciar el programa ahora.I am going to restart the program now.
- LucíaPerfecto, prueba la entrada otra vez.Perfect, try the input again.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry entrada, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
