entro
/EN-tro/
I enter
"Entro" can mean "I enter," referring to physical movement into a location.
entro(Verb)
I enter
?Physical movement into a location
,I go in
?Physical movement
I come in
?Movement towards the speaker
📝 In Action
Toco la puerta, espero un momento y entro.
A1I knock on the door, wait a moment, and I enter.
Siempre entro a la oficina a las ocho en punto.
A2I always go into the office at eight sharp.
💡 Grammar Points
Yo Form
This word, 'entro,' is the 'I' form of the verb 'entrar' (to enter) in the present tense. It is used for things you do right now or habitually.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'en' Unnecessarily
Mistake: "Yo entro en la casa."
Correction: Yo entro a la casa. (While 'en' is sometimes used, 'a' or no preposition is more common when talking about physical entry.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Preposition Choice
When talking about entering a place, you can often use 'a' (entro al cine) or sometimes no preposition at all (entro la casa), depending on the region. Both are correct.
"Entro" can also mean "I start," indicating the beginning of a new phase or activity.
entro(Verb)
I start
?Beginning a new phase or job
,I join
?Joining a group or activity
I get into
?Becoming involved in a topic or discussion
,I fall into (a state)
?Entering a mood like panic or depression
📝 In Action
La próxima semana entro en un nuevo proyecto.
B1Next week I start a new project.
Si no duermo bien, entro fácilmente en un estado de mal humor.
B2If I don't sleep well, I easily fall into a bad mood.
💡 Grammar Points
Abstract Entry Rule
When 'entro' means starting an abstract thing (a job, a mood, a discussion), it almost always needs the preposition 'en': 'entro en el tema' (I get into the topic).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing Preposition
Mistake: "Entro mi nuevo trabajo."
Correction: Entro en mi nuevo trabajo. (You need 'en' to link the action to the abstract thing you are starting.)
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: entro
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'entro' in the sense of 'starting a new phase'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'entro' the only form for 'I enter'?
Yes, 'entro' is exclusively the 'I' form (yo) of the verb 'entrar' in the simple present tense. If you want to say 'I entered' (past), you would use 'entré'.
How do I know whether to use 'a' or 'en' after 'entro'?
Generally, if you are physically moving toward a place, use 'a' (or nothing): 'entro a la casa.' If you are starting an abstract state, job, or discussion, use 'en': 'entro en pánico' (I panic).