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entero

en-TEH-roh/enˈteɾo/

“entero” means “whole” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

whole, entire

Also: complete
A perfectly round, whole red apple resting on a simple white surface, illustrating something undivided.

📝 In Action

Comimos la pizza entera entre dos personas.

A1

We ate the whole pizza between two people.

Necesito el informe entero para mañana.

A2

I need the entire report by tomorrow.

El equipo se mantuvo entero a pesar de la derrota.

B2

The team remained unified (or 'whole') despite the defeat.

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Common Collocations

  • el día entero – the whole day
  • la noche entera – the entire night

Idioms & Expressions

  • por entero – completely, entirely

whole number

Also: full ticket
NounmB1
Three identical, complete blue spheres lined up on a surface, representing the concept of a whole number or integer.

📝 In Action

Un número entero no tiene partes decimales o fracciones.

B1

A whole number does not have decimal parts or fractions.

Ganó el premio gordo con un entero que compró en Madrid.

B2

He won the big prize with a full ticket he bought in Madrid.

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Words that translate to "entero" in Spanish:

found out→full ticket→informed→notified→whole number→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: entero

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the feminine plural form of 'entero'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
enterarse(to find out / to become informed) — Verb
enteramente(entirely) — Adverb
integridad(integrity / completeness) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

'Entero' comes from the Latin word *integer*, which meant 'untouched' or 'whole.' This is the same root that gives us the English word 'integer' (a whole number) and 'integrity' (the quality of being whole and honest).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: interoPortuguese: inteiro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'entero' sometimes mean 'complete' and sometimes 'whole number'?

Both meanings come from the same idea of 'completeness' or 'not divided.' As an adjective, it means a whole object (like a whole apple). As a noun, it refers to a whole number—a number that is not divided into fractions or decimals.