entrada
“entrada” means “entrance” in Spanish. It has 5 different meanings depending on context:
entrance, entry
Also: way in, doorway
📝 In Action
La entrada al museo es por la puerta de cristal.
A1The entrance to the museum is through the glass door.
Esperamos tu entrada triunfal.
B1We await your triumphant entry.
ticket, admission
Also: pass
📝 In Action
¿Tienes ya tus entradas para el cine?
A2Do you already have your tickets for the movies?
La entrada al parque cuesta diez euros.
A2Admission to the park costs ten euros.
appetizer, starter
Also: first course
📝 In Action
Para la entrada, pediremos unas tapas de queso.
B1For the appetizer, we will order some cheese tapas.
El menú incluye una entrada y un plato fuerte.
B1The menu includes a starter and a main course.
down payment
Also: deposit
📝 In Action
Necesitas pagar una entrada del 20% para el préstamo.
B2You need to pay a 20% down payment for the loan.
Ya dimos la entrada y solo quedan doce cuotas.
C1We already gave the down payment and only twelve installments remain.
entry, blog post
Also: data entry, input
📝 In Action
Añadí una nueva entrada al diario de viaje.
B2I added a new entry to the travel diary.
Mi última entrada en el blog tuvo muchos comentarios.
B2My latest blog post had many comments.
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Words that translate to "entrada" in Spanish:
admission→appetizer→blog post→data entry→deposit→doorway→down payment→entrance→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: entrada
Question 1 of 2
Which meaning of 'entrada' is used in the sentence: 'El restaurante nos ofreció una entrada de cortesía'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes directly from the verb 'entrar' (to enter), which itself originated from the Latin prefix *intra* meaning 'within' or 'inside.' The noun form refers to the result or location of the action of going in.
First recorded: Around the 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'entrada' feminine when it relates to the masculine-sounding verb 'entrar'?
'Entrada' is feminine because most nouns in Spanish that end in the letter -a are feminine. Additionally, Spanish often uses a feminine noun ending (-ada) to describe the *result* or *action* of the verb (like 'salida' from 'salir').
How can I tell if 'entrada' means 'ticket' or 'entrance'?
Context is key! If the sentence mentions buying, selling, or a price, it usually means 'ticket' or 'admission.' If it describes a location (like 'cerrada' or 'abierta'), it means the physical 'entrance.'