entrada
/en-TRAH-dah/
entrance
The most common meaning of entrada is 'entrance,' the place where you enter.
entrada(noun)
entrance
?The place where you enter
,entry
?The act of entering
way in
?Informal description
,doorway
?Often used interchangeably with puerta
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Noun
Remember that 'entrada' is a feminine noun, so you always need to use 'la' or 'una' before it: 'la entrada'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Place vs. Action
Mistake: "A veces decimos 'la entrada' para hablar de dónde está la gente, pero se refiere al lugar."
Correction: Aunque 'entrada' puede ser el acto de entrar, lo más común es que se refiera al punto físico de acceso.
You need an entrada (ticket) to get into the concert.
entrada(noun)
ticket
?For an event, movie, or concert
,admission
?The right to enter
pass
?A special ticket or access card
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Ticket vs. Travel Ticket
Use 'entrada' for tickets to events (like a game or museum). For travel tickets (bus, train, plane), use 'billete' (Spain) or 'boleto' (Latin America).
When dining, the entrada is the appetizer served before the main meal.
entrada(noun)
appetizer
?Food served before the main meal
,starter
?The first course of a meal
first course
?Culinary context
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Regional Food Term
While common in parts of Latin America, in Spain, the word 'entrante' is often used as a synonym in restaurants, and 'tapa' is used for shared appetizers.
Making the entrada (down payment) is the first step in buying something big.
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Financial Context
In finance, 'entrada' specifically means the chunk of money you put down at the very start of a large purchase, like a house or car.
An entrada can also refer to an 'entry' written in a logbook or diary.
entrada(noun)
entry
?A record in a log or diary
,blog post
?A published item online
data entry
?The act of inputting information
,input
?Computing terminology
📝 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.
✏️ 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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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.'