How to Say "sneaked in" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sneaked in” is “colada” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
adjectiveB2informal
something or someone that filtered through
Examples
Ella entró de colada a la fiesta VIP.
She gatecrashed the VIP party.
Esa chica no tiene invitación, está colada.
That girl doesn't have an invitation; she's a gatecrasher.
Se me ha colada una mosca en la habitación.
A fly has sneaked into my room.
Gender Agreement
Since this acts as a description, use 'colada' for females and 'colado' for males.
The 'De' Connection
When used with the word 'de' (de colada), it explains how someone entered a place (uninvited).
Confusing with the verb
Mistake: “Ella colada a la fiesta.”
Correction: Ella se coló en la fiesta.
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