enterrado
/en-teh-RRAH-doh/
buried
This image shows something that is enterrado (buried) underground.
enterrado(Adjective)
buried
?placed underground
interred
?formal synonym for buried
,underground
?describing location
📝 In Action
Encontraron el cofre enterrado cerca del río.
A2They found the buried chest near the river.
La cápsula del tiempo quedó enterrada hace cien años.
B1The time capsule was buried a hundred years ago.
Después del sismo, muchas casas quedaron enterradas bajo la tierra.
B2After the earthquake, many houses were buried under the earth.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender and Number Match
Since 'enterrado' works like an adjective, its ending must match the thing it describes. Use 'enterrada' for feminine singular nouns (la carta enterrada), 'enterrados' for masculine plural, and 'enterradas' for feminine plural.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Agreement
Mistake: "La estatua fue enterrado."
Correction: La estatua fue enterrada. (The ending must match the feminine noun 'estatua'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Use with 'Estar' or 'Ser'
You can use 'enterrado' with 'estar' to describe the current state (El perro está enterrado) or with 'ser' to describe the action done (El perro fue enterrado por el niño).
When someone is enterrado in work, they are deeply absorbed and focused on their task.
enterrado(Adjective)
deeply absorbed
?focused on a task, 'buried in work'
,hidden away
?kept secret or forgotten
stuck
?in a situation or location
📝 In Action
Estuve todo el fin de semana enterrado en la biblioteca estudiando para el examen.
B2I was buried in the library studying for the exam all weekend.
Esa vieja discusión debe quedar enterrada; ya no es relevante.
C1That old argument must stay forgotten; it's no longer relevant.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Estar' for State
When 'enterrado' means 'deeply absorbed' or 'stuck,' it is almost always used with the verb 'estar' (to be) to describe a temporary state or condition: 'Ella está enterrada en su novela.'
⭐ Usage Tips
Expressing Oblivion
To say something should be forgotten, use the phrase 'quedar enterrado' (to remain buried/forgotten). This is a strong way to say it's over.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: enterrado
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'enterrado' in its figurative sense of being deeply absorbed?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'enterrado' always used to describe something physical?
No. While its main meaning is physically 'buried,' it's very common to use it figuratively to mean 'hidden,' 'forgotten,' or 'deeply immersed' in an activity, like being 'buried in work' or 'buried in thought.'
What is the difference between 'enterrado' and 'entierro'?
'Enterrado' is an adjective meaning 'buried' (describes a state or thing). 'Entierro' is a noun that means 'burial' or 'funeral' (the event itself).