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entres

EN-tres

verbA1regular ar
(that) you enter?used when expressing a wish, doubt, or command,(that) you go in?used for movement into a space
Also:(that) you fit?referring to size or capacity

Quick Reference

past Participleentrado
infinitiveentrar
gerundentrando

📝 In Action

Espero que no entres tarde a la reunión.

A2

I hope that you don't enter the meeting late.

¿Quieres que entres y tomes café?

A1

Do you want me to have you come in and have coffee?

No creo que entres en ese pantalón después de lavar.

B1

I don't think you'll fit into those pants after washing.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pasar (to pass/to come in)
  • ingresar (to enter/to register)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • que entres prontothat you enter soon
  • antes de que entresbefore you go in

💡 Grammar Points

Subjunctive Alert

The ending '-es' is a strong signal that you are using the 'special feeling' form of the verb (subjunctive mood) for 'tú' (you, informal).

When to Use 'Entres'

You must use 'entres' after verbs that express desire, necessity, doubt, or command, like 'Quiero que...' (I want that you...) or 'Dudo que...' (I doubt that you...).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Indicative vs. Subjunctive

Mistake: "No creo que tú entras."

Correction: No creo que tú entres. (The verb 'creer' (to believe) in the negative requires the special subjunctive form.)

⭐ Usage Tips

A Simple Command

To give a negative command to 'tú' (e.g., 'Don't go in!'), you also use this form: '¡No entres!'

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

vosotrosentráis
él/ella/ustedentra
entras
yoentro
nosotrosentramos
ellos/ellas/ustedesentran

preterite

vosotrosentrasteis
él/ella/ustedentró
entraste
yoentré
nosotrosentramos
ellos/ellas/ustedesentraron

imperfect

vosotrosentrabais
él/ella/ustedentraba
entrabas
yoentraba
nosotrosentrábamos
ellos/ellas/ustedesentraban

subjunctive

present

vosotrosentréis
él/ella/ustedentre
entres
yoentre
nosotrosentremos
ellos/ellas/ustedesentren

imperfect

vosotrosentrarais
él/ella/ustedentrara
entraras
yoentrara
nosotrosentráramos
ellos/ellas/ustedesentraran

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: entres

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'entres'?

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Frequently Asked Questions

If 'entres' is the 'tú' form, how do I say 'I enter' in the subjunctive?

The 'yo' (I) form in the present subjunctive is 'entre' (e.g., 'Espero que yo entre,' meaning 'I hope that I enter').

Is 'entres' ever used as a noun?

No, 'entres' is strictly a verb conjugation. The related noun is 'entrada' (entrance/ticket).