entran
/EN-tran/
they enter
Entran means they enter. Here, two rabbits are entering their home.
entran(verb)
they enter
?movement into a space
,you (plural) enter
?formal address in Spain/Latin America
they come in
?movement toward the speaker
,they go in
?general direction of movement
📝 In Action
Los niños entran a la casa después de jugar.
A1The children enter the house after playing.
Ustedes entran tarde a la reunión, ¿qué pasó?
A2You (plural) are entering the meeting late, what happened?
Las llaves entran perfectamente en la cerradura.
A2The keys go into the lock perfectly.
💡 Grammar Points
Use of 'a' vs. 'en'
When talking about physical entry, 'entrar' usually uses 'a' or 'en' followed by the location: 'entran a la tienda' or 'entran en la tienda.' Both are common.
Present Tense Action
'Entran' describes an action happening right now, or a regular habit: 'Siempre entran a las 8' (They always enter at 8).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mistaking the Subject
Mistake: "Using 'entran' when the subject is singular (e.g., *La niña entran*)."
Correction: Since 'entran' ends in -n, it must be used with a plural subject (ellos, ellas, ustedes, or a plural noun like 'los perros'). The singular form is 'entra'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Common Request
When asking a group to come in, you might use the polite subjunctive form: 'Por favor, que entren.' (Please, have them come in.)
Entran can also mean they fit. The blocks fit perfectly inside the box.
entran(verb)
they fit
?having enough space
,they are included
?part of a list or category
they are contained
?volume and space
📝 In Action
Las botellas grandes no entran en ese estante.
B1The large bottles don't fit on that shelf.
¿Cuántos invitados entran en el salón?
B1How many guests fit in the hall?
Esas ideas no entran en mi definición de arte.
B2Those ideas are not included in my definition of art.
💡 Grammar Points
Fitting vs. Entering
In this context, 'entran' is often interchangeable with 'caben' (from the verb 'caber'), which exclusively means 'to fit' or 'to have space for'.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: entran
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'entran' to mean 'they fit'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'entran' and 'entra'?
'Entra' is the singular form (he/she/it enters, or you (formal singular) enter). 'Entran' is the plural form (they enter, or you (plural) enter). Always check if your subject is one person/thing or multiple people/things.
Is 'entran' used more for people or objects?
It is used equally for both! People 'entran' a building, and objects 'entran' into a box (meaning they fit).