How to Say "they fit" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “they fit” is “entran” — use 'entran' when referring to whether something physically fits into a space or container..
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entran
EN-tran/ˈentɾan/
verbB1general
Use 'entran' when referring to whether something physically fits into a space or container.
Examples
Las botellas grandes no entran en ese estante.
The large bottles don't fit on that shelf.
¿Cuántos invitados entran en el salón?
How many guests fit in the hall?
Esas ideas no entran en mi definición de arte.
Those ideas are not included in my definition of art.
Fitting vs. Entering
In this context, 'entran' is often interchangeable with 'caben' (from the verb 'caber'), which exclusively means 'to fit' or 'to have space for'.
verbB2general
Use 'quedan' when talking about how clothing looks on someone, or how well accessories match or suit a person.
Examples
Dudo que esos zapatos les queden bien.
I doubt those shoes fit them well.
Entran vs. Quedan
Learners often confuse 'entran' and 'quedan' by using them interchangeably. Remember that 'entran' is about physical space, while 'quedan' is about how things suit a person, especially clothing.
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