entrando
/en-TRAN-doh/
entering
When entrando means 'entering,' it describes a physical movement, like walking into a room or building.
entrando(Verb Form (Gerund))
entering
?physical movement
,coming in
?physical movement
going in
?physical movement
,stepping inside
?physical movement
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Continuous Action
Use 'entrando' with the verb 'estar' (like 'estoy', 'estás', 'está') to talk about something happening right now: 'Estamos entrando' (We are entering).
Adverbial Use
'Entrando' can also describe how an action is performed, often meaning 'upon entering' or 'by entering': 'Entrando, vi a mi amigo' (Upon entering, I saw my friend).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'entrar' and 'meter'
Mistake: "Using 'entrar' when you mean 'to put something inside' (e.g., 'Entrando la llave en la cerradura')."
Correction: Use 'meter' for placing objects inside: 'Metiendo la llave...' (Putting the key...). 'Entrando' is for a person or thing moving itself inside.
⭐ Usage Tips
Motion Verbs
Since 'entrar' already implies motion, you often don't need 'ir' (to go) or 'venir' (to come) unless you are emphasizing the direction relative to the speaker.
The word entrando can also mean 'starting,' especially when referring to beginning a new phase or a new job.
entrando(Verb Form (Gerund))
starting
?a new phase or job
,getting into
?a new habit or field
beginning
?a period of time
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Preposition 'En'
When 'entrando' is used figuratively to mean 'starting a phase,' it almost always requires the preposition 'en': 'entrando en una nueva etapa' (entering into a new stage).
⭐ Usage Tips
Temporal Use
You can use 'entrando' to refer to a time that is just beginning: 'entrando la noche' means 'as night begins to fall.'
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: entrando
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'entrando' to describe an ongoing action?
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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).