entramos
/en-TRAH-mos/
we enter
We enter the building through the wide, open door.
entramos(Verb)
we enter
?habitual action or general truth
,we are entering
?action happening at this moment
we go in
?general movement
,we step inside
?physical movement
📝 In Action
Siempre entramos a la oficina a las ocho en punto.
A1We always enter the office exactly at eight o'clock.
¡Shhh! Entramos en la parte más silenciosa del bosque ahora mismo.
A2Shhh! We are entering the quietest part of the forest right now.
💡 Grammar Points
Dual Role of 'Entramos'
For regular verbs ending in -ar like 'entrar', the 'we' form for the Present tense (we enter) and the Preterite tense (we entered) are spelled exactly the same: 'entramos'. You must use context (like time markers) to know which one is being used.
Preposition Use
When talking about entering a place, Spanish usually uses the preposition 'en' or 'a' (often 'al' or 'a la'): 'Entramos al edificio' (We enter the building).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Tenses
Mistake: "Ayer entramos a la casa (Present meaning: We enter the house yesterday)."
Correction: Ayer entramos a la casa (Preterite meaning: We entered the house yesterday). The word 'ayer' forces the past meaning, even though the verb form is the same as the present.
⭐ Usage Tips
Quick Check
If you can replace 'entramos' with 'We are entering', it's Present. If you can replace it with 'We entered', it's Preterite.
We entered the room and are now standing inside.
entramos(Verb)
we entered
?completed past action
,we went in
?completed past action
we got in
?finished action of arrival
📝 In Action
Entramos a la fiesta a medianoche y nos fuimos a las dos.
A1We entered the party at midnight and left at two.
Tan pronto como entramos, la alarma empezó a sonar.
B1As soon as we entered, the alarm started to sound.
💡 Grammar Points
Past Tense Context Clues
Look for words like 'ayer' (yesterday), 'la semana pasada' (last week), or 'hace dos horas' (two hours ago) to confirm that 'entramos' is acting as the completed past tense.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using Imperfect
Mistake: "Entrábamos a la casa (meaning we entered once)."
Correction: Entramos a la casa. The Imperfect ('entrábamos') means we were entering repeatedly or describing the scene, not a single completed event.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: entramos
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'entramos' to mean the action happened and finished in the past?
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'entramos' can be Present or Preterite, how do I say 'Let's enter'?
For suggestions or commands directed at 'us' (Let's...), you must use the Present Subjunctive form, which is 'entremos'. Example: 'Entremos ahora' (Let's enter now).
Is it 'entrar a' or 'entrar en'?
Both are correct, but 'entrar en' (to enter into) is often slightly more common or formal, especially when referring to starting a state or phase (e.g., 'entrar en razón'). However, for physical buildings, 'entrar a' is perfectly fine and often preferred in Latin America.