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How to Say "entrance" in Spanish

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entrada

en-TRAH-dah/enˈtɾaða/

nounA1general
Use 'entrada' for the general place where you enter a building, venue, or property, like a door or gate.
A wide, inviting stone archway entrance framed by lush green vines and colorful flowers, leading into a bright space.

Examples

La entrada al concierto estaba muy concurrida.

The entrance to the concert was very crowded.

La entrada al museo es por la puerta de cristal.

The entrance to the museum is through the glass door.

Esperamos tu entrada triunfal.

We await your triumphant entry.

Feminine Noun

Remember that 'entrada' is a feminine noun, so you always need to use 'la' or 'una' before it: 'la entrada'.

Confusing Place vs. Action

Mistake: “A veces decimos 'la entrada' para hablar de dónde está la gente, pero se refiere al lugar.”

Correction: Aunque 'entrada' puede ser el acto de entrar, lo más común es que se refiera al punto físico de acceso.

acceso

ahk-SEH-soh/akˈseso/

nounA1general
Use 'acceso' to refer to the physical opening or means of reaching a place, often emphasizing the ability to get in or through.
A winding, clearly marked stone path leading through an open wooden gate into a sunny green meadow, illustrating a physical entry point.

Examples

Necesitas una llave para el acceso al garaje.

You need a key for access to the garage.

El acceso a la playa es libre para todos.

Access to the beach is free for everyone.

Tuvimos que cerrar el acceso por obras.

We had to close the entrance due to construction.

Masculine Noun

Even though it ends in '-o,' 'acceso' is a masculine noun. Always use 'el' (the) or 'un' (a) before it: 'el acceso.'

boca

/BO-ka//ˈboka/

nounB1informal
Use 'boca' specifically for the entrance to underground places like subway stations or tunnels.
A scenic illustration of a wide, brown river flowing directly into the vast blue ocean, clearly showing the delta where the river opens up.

Examples

La boca del túnel era oscura y misteriosa.

The entrance of the tunnel was dark and mysterious.

Esperamos en la boca del metro.

We waited at the entrance of the subway.

La boca del río Amazonas es enorme.

The mouth of the Amazon River is enormous.

La luz entraba por la boca de la cueva.

Light came in through the mouth of the cave.

Entrada vs. Acceso

Learners often confuse 'entrada' and 'acceso'. 'Entrada' is the most common word for the physical point of entry, like a door. 'Acceso' is more about the ability or means to enter, or a pathway leading to a place.

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