Entraba (en. I entered)
/enˈtɾa.βa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of moving from outside to inside.
When I entered, everyone fell silent.
Cuando yo entraba, todos se callaron.
Helping someone start a process or activity.
I brought my friends into the game I was playing.
Entraba a mis amigos al juego que estaba jugando.
Proceeding towards a place or situation.
He was entering a new phase of his life.
Entraba en una nueva fase de su vida.
Etymology
From the Latin intrare.
Common Phrases and Expressions
got into the groove
It refers to someone starting to warm up for an activity.
entraba en calor
it wasn't part of my plans
It indicates that something was not included in the planning.
no entraba en mis planes
if it didn't enter, it didn't go out
It expresses that something can only be known or enjoyed if one participates.
si no entraba, no salía
Related Words
entrance
Access to a place.
entrada
to enter
Verb that means to move from one place to another.
entrar
Slang Meanings
Get into the game
The newcomer quickly got into the game.
El nuevo se entraba al juego rápidamente.
Get in the vibe
I got into the vibe of the party and had a lot of fun.
Entré en la onda de la fiesta y me divertí mucho.