entierro
/en-TYEH-rroh/
burial
A burial taking place in a quiet field.
entierro(noun)
burial
?the act of putting a body in the ground
funeral
?the ceremony accompanying a burial
,buried treasure
?something hidden or buried, often in legends
📝 In Action
El entierro será mañana a las diez en el cementerio central.
B1The burial will be tomorrow at ten in the central cemetery.
Cuenta la leyenda que hay un entierro de oro bajo ese árbol.
B2Legend has it there is a buried treasure of gold under that tree.
💡 Grammar Points
Word Roots
Notice that 'entierro' has the word 'tierra' (earth/dirt) inside it. This helps you remember it means putting something into the earth.
❌ Common Pitfalls
One 'r' vs. Two
Mistake: "entiero"
Correction: entierro (with a double 'rr'). Spanish needs the double 'rr' for that strong rolling sound between vowels.
⭐ Usage Tips
Burial vs. Funeral
While often used for the whole ceremony, 'entierro' specifically focuses on the physical act of burial, whereas 'funeral' refers to the religious or social ceremony.
The act of burying a small treasure box in the earth.
entierro(verb)
I bury
?the current action of putting something in the ground
I hide
?covering something up so it cannot be found
📝 In Action
Yo siempre entierro los huesos del perro en el jardín.
A2I always bury the dog's bones in the garden.
Si entierro mi pasado, podré ser feliz.
B1If I bury my past, I will be able to be happy.
💡 Grammar Points
Boot Verbs
This verb changes its middle 'e' to 'ie' in most present-tense forms, including 'yo entierro'. This doesn't happen in the 'we' (nosotros) or 'you all' (vosotros) forms.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the 'i'
Mistake: "Yo enterro."
Correction: Yo entierro. The verb 'enterrar' changes its spelling in the present tense.
⭐ Usage Tips
Pronunciation Tip
Remember to roll the 'rr' at the end of the word to sound like a native speaker.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: entierro
Question 1 of 2
If you are talking about a funeral ceremony specifically involving putting someone in the ground, which word is most accurate?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'entierro' the same as 'funeral'?
Not exactly. While they are often used as synonyms, 'entierro' is the specific act of burial (putting into the ground), whereas 'funeral' is the broader term for the commemorative ceremony.
Why does the 'e' change to 'ie' in the verb form?
It is a common pattern in Spanish called a 'stem-change.' Many verbs with an 'e' in their root change to 'ie' when that syllable is stressed.