entren
/EN-tren/
enter
When we physically move into a place, we 'enter'.
entren(Verb)
enter
?Physical movement into a place
,come in
?Instruction or request
go in
?Directional movement
📝 In Action
Esperamos que los invitados entren pronto.
A2We hope the guests enter soon (or: come in soon).
Por favor, señores, entren y tomen asiento.
A1Please, ladies and gentlemen, come in and take a seat.
Necesito que ellos entren en razón antes de firmar.
B2I need them to see reason (come to their senses) before signing.
💡 Grammar Points
Subjunctive Use
When 'entren' is used after verbs of wishing or commanding (like 'querer' or 'pedir'), it is the special verb form used for 'they' or 'you all (formal)'.
Formal Command
'¡Entren!' is the polite, formal way to tell a group of people ('ustedes') to come in. It is used just like a direct order.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Command Forms
Mistake: "Using *¡Entran!* instead of *¡Entren!* for a formal command."
Correction: For formal commands ('usted' or 'ustedes'), Spanish switches the vowel, so the correct command is '¡Entren!'
⭐ Usage Tips
Motion and Direction
In Spanish, 'entrar' often uses the preposition 'a' or 'en' to show where you are entering: 'Entraron al edificio' (They entered the building).
To 'start' means to begin an activity or period.
entren(Verb)
start
?Beginning a period or activity
,begin
?Start time
go into
?Starting a new profession or phase
📝 In Action
Espero que entren en la universidad el próximo año.
B1I hope they start university next year.
Cuando entren en la edad adulta, entenderán esto.
B2When they enter adulthood, they will understand this.
💡 Grammar Points
Time Expressions
When talking about starting a new time period or phase, 'entrar' works like 'to step into' that time, and often requires the special verb form 'entren' if the beginning is uncertain or desired.
If something can be contained within a space, it 'fits'.
📝 In Action
Dudo que todos los muebles entren en esa habitación pequeña.
B2I doubt all the furniture will fit in that small room.
No creo que esos libros entren en la maleta.
B2I don't think those books will fit in the suitcase.
💡 Grammar Points
Doubt and Uncertainty
This meaning of 'entrar' often appears with verbs of doubt (like 'dudar' or 'no creer'), which require the special verb form 'entren' to show that the fitting is not a guaranteed fact.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: entren
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'entren' as a direct, formal command?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'entren' and 'entran'?
They are both used for 'they' or 'you all (formal)', but 'entran' is used for facts and certainty ('They enter now'). 'Entren' is the special form used for wishes, commands, doubts, or when the action is not yet certain ('I hope they enter' or 'Enter!').
If I am talking to my friends, should I use 'entren'?
No. 'Entren' is the formal 'ustedes' command/form. If you are talking to friends (tú/vosotros), you would use '¡Entrad!' (Spain) or '¡Entren!' (Latin America, where 'ustedes' is used for both formal and informal plural).