entere

en-TEH-rehenˈteɾe

“entere” means “(that) I find out” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

(that) I find outB1Verb (Conjugated Form)

Subjunctive, 1st person singular

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InformA2Verb (Command Form)

Formal command (Usted)

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(that) I find out, (that) he/she/you (formal) find outAlso: realize

Verb (Conjugated Form)B1regular ar

A stylized figure looking surprised and curious while peering into a small, brightly glowing box, symbolizing the discovery or finding out of information.

infinitiveenterar

gerundenterando

past Participleenterado

📝 In Action

Espero que mi jefe no se entere de este error.

I hope my boss doesn't find out about this mistake.

Dudo que yo me entere de la verdad tan rápido.

I doubt that I will find out the truth so quickly.

No quiero que usted se entere por los periódicos.

I don't want you (formal) to find out through the newspapers.

Word Connections

Synonyms

sepa (know/find out (subjunctive))
averigüe (find out/investigate (subjunctive))

Common Collocations

que se entere – that he/she/you find out
me entere de algo – I find out about something

Inform, NotifyAlso: Tell

Verb (Command Form)A2regular arformal

One stylized figure leaning in and speaking clearly toward another figure's ear, depicting the action of informing or giving instructions.

📝 In Action

Señor, entere a sus empleados de la nueva política inmediatamente.

Sir, inform your employees of the new policy immediately.

No entere a nadie de mi llegada hasta mañana.

Do not inform anyone of my arrival until tomorrow.

Word Connections

Synonyms

informe (inform (command))
notifique (notify (command))

Indicative

Present

yoentero

túenteras

él/ella/ustedentera

nosotrosenteramos

vosotrosenteráis

ellos/ellas/ustedesenteran

Imperfect

yoenteraba

túenterabas

él/ella/ustedenteraba

nosotrosenterábamos

vosotrosenterabais

ellos/ellas/ustedesenteraban

Preterite

yoenteré

túenteraste

él/ella/ustedenteró

nosotrosenteramos

vosotrosenterasteis

ellos/ellas/ustedesenteraron

Subjunctive

Present Subjunctive

yoentere

túenteres

él/ella/ustedentere

nosotrosenteremos

vosotrosenteréis

ellos/ellas/ustedesenteren

Imperfect Subjunctive

yoenterara/enterase

túenteraras/enterases

él/ella/ustedenterara/enterase

nosotrosenteráramos/enterásemos

vosotrosenterarais/enteraseis

ellos/ellas/ustedesenteraran/enterasen

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✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: entere

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'entere' correctly to express a wish or doubt?

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👥 Word Family

enterar(to inform / to find out) — Verb

enterado/a(informed / in the loop) — Adjective

entero/a(whole, entire) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes

espere quiere

📚 Etymology

The verb *enterar* comes from the Spanish adjective *entero*, meaning 'whole' or 'complete.' The original idea was to make someone 'whole' or 'complete' in their knowledge by giving them information.

First recorded: Mid-13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: inteirarCatalan: encerar

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between *entere* and *entera*?

*Entere* is the special verb form (subjunctive or command) used for 'I find out' or 'that he/she finds out,' or the formal command 'Inform!'. *Entera* is the simple present tense form for 'he/she/it informs/finds out' (a fact).

Is *enterar* a stem-changing verb?

No, *enterar* is a regular -AR verb. Its conjugation is straightforward and does not involve changing the 'e' to 'ie' in the middle of the word, unlike many other Spanish verbs.