Entrar



Example: Voy a entrar en la casa ahora mismo.

Definition


"Entrar" means to move or go into a place or space, such as a room or building. It often implies crossing a boundary or threshold, as in the example sentence "Voy a entrar en la casa ahora mismo," which means I am going to enter the house right now.

Etymology


The Spanish word "entrar" comes from the Latin verb "intrare," meaning to go inside or enter. This Latin root is also the origin of similar words in other Romance languages. Did you know? The Latin root "intra-" means 'within,' which perfectly captures the idea of going inside or entering something.

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"Entrar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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