entro
“entro” means “I enter” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
I enter, I go in
Also: I come in
📝 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.
I start, I join
Also: I get into, I fall into (a state)
📝 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.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: entro
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Which sentence correctly uses 'entro' in the sense of 'starting a new phase'?
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The verb 'entrar' comes from the Latin word *intra*, which meant 'inside' or 'within'. It is related to the English word 'interior'.
First recorded: Around the 11th century (as 'entrar')
Cognates (Related words)
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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).