entraron
en-TRAH-ron
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Los niños entraron a la casa después de jugar.
A1The children entered the house after playing.
Ellos entraron por la puerta equivocada, fue un error.
A2They entered through the wrong door; it was a mistake.
Ustedes entraron justo a tiempo para la cena.
B1You all came in just in time for dinner.
💡 Grammar Points
The Preterite Tense
This form, 'entraron,' is used to talk about actions that started and finished at a specific point in the past. It's like saying 'they did it' and the action is completely over.
Using 'a' or 'en'
When talking about entering a physical place, 'entrar' usually uses the preposition 'a' (entrar a la casa) or 'en' (entrar en la casa). Both are correct, but 'a' is often more common in Latin America.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Preterite vs. Imperfect
Mistake: "They use 'entraban' (imperfect) when they mean 'entraron' (preterite)."
Correction: Use 'entraron' only for a single, completed action in the past (e.g., 'They entered the room once'). Use 'entraban' for repeated or ongoing actions (e.g., 'They used to enter the room every day').
⭐ Usage Tips
Recognizing the Ending
The '-aron' ending is a strong signal that you are talking about 'they' or 'you all' completing an action in the simple past (preterite) for an AR verb.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: entraron
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'entraron' to describe a completed action?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the subject of the verb 'entraron'?
The subject is always plural, referring to a group of people: 'ellos' (they, masculine/mixed group), 'ellas' (they, feminine group), or 'ustedes' (you all/you formal plural).
Is 'entraron' a regular or irregular verb form?
'Entraron' is a regular conjugation of the verb 'entrar' in the simple past (preterite) tense. It follows the standard pattern for -AR verbs.