entrando
“entrando” means “entering” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
📝 In Action
Mi perro está entrando a la cocina ahora mismo.
A1My dog is entering the kitchen right now.
Ella se cayó justo cuando estaba entrando al edificio.
A2She fell down just as she was going into the building.
Entrando por la puerta principal, verás el pasillo.
B1Entering through the main door, you will see the hallway.
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📝 In Action
Estamos entrando en una época de gran prosperidad económica.
B1We are entering a period of great economic prosperity.
El equipo lleva meses entrando en calor antes de la competencia.
B2The team has been warming up (literally: entering into heat) for months before the competition.
Ella está entrando al mundo de la política.
B1She is entering the world of politics.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: entrando
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'entrando' to describe an ongoing action?
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
Comes from the Latin verb *intrāre*, which meant 'to go inside' or 'to penetrate.' It has kept its core meaning of movement from outside to inside across centuries.
First recorded: Old Spanish (around the 13th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'entrando' and 'entrar'?
'Entrar' is the base form (infinitive), like 'to enter.' 'Entrando' is the gerund form, used to show that the action of entering is currently happening or is used to modify another action, usually translated as 'entering' or 'while entering.'
Can I attach pronouns to 'entrando'?
Yes! You can attach pronouns (like 'me,' 'te,' 'lo') directly to the end of 'entrando.' For example, 'Está abriendo la puerta y entrándome' (He is opening the door and entering with me). Remember to put a written accent (tilde) on the 'a' of 'entrando' when you add two or more pronouns: 'Entrándose' (Entering himself/herself).