How to Say "admission" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “admission” is “entrada” — use 'entrada' when referring to the right or permission to enter a place, like a concert, museum, or event, often implying a ticket..
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entrada
en-TRAH-dah/enˈtɾaða/
nounA2general
Use 'entrada' when referring to the right or permission to enter a place, like a concert, museum, or event, often implying a ticket.
Examples
¿Tienes ya tus entradas para el cine?
Do you already have your tickets for the movies?
La entrada al parque cuesta diez euros.
Admission to the park costs ten euros.
matrícula
nounA2academic
Choose 'matrícula' specifically when talking about the process of being accepted or enrolled in an educational institution, like a school or university.
Examples
La matrícula para el nuevo semestre se cierra la próxima semana.
Enrollment for the new semester closes next week.
confesión
nounB1legal/formal
Use 'confesión' when referring to the acknowledgment of guilt or truth, especially in a legal or personal context.
Examples
La policía obtuvo una confesión del sospechoso.
The police obtained a confession from the suspect.
Entry vs. Enrollment
Learners often confuse 'entrada' and 'matrícula'. Remember that 'entrada' is for gaining general access to a place or event, while 'matrícula' is exclusively for academic enrollment.
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