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    Dentro (en. Inside)

    /ˈdentro/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    It means in the interior or internal part of something.
    The book is inside the backpack.
    El libro está dentro de la mochila.
    Indicates an action or fact that occurs inside a place or situation.
    She feels safer inside her house.
    Ella se siente más segura dentro de su casa.
    Refers to a future time related to a space.
    The meeting will begin in ten minutes.
    La reunión comenzará dentro de diez minutos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'dentro', which also means interior.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    soon
    in a short period of time
    dentro de poco
    as far as possible
    to the extent that it is feasible
    dentro de lo posible
    inside the house
    referring to the interior of the home
    dentro de casa
    within the law
    in accordance with what the legislation establishes
    dentro de la ley

    Related Words

    intra
    prefix that means 'inside' or 'within'
    intra
    interior
    that is in the interior of something
    interior
    enclosed
    that is located in a closed or limited place
    encerrado

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a safe or reserved place
    After the party, everyone stayed inside.
    Después de la fiesta, todos se quedaron dentro.
    To be very involved in a situation or matter
    I am getting very involved in this project.
    Me estoy metiendo dentro de este proyecto.