Entraban (en. They entered)

/enˈtɾaban/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

The action of going into a place.

They were entering the building with a lot of enthusiasm.

Ellos entraban al edificio con mucho entusiasmo.

To arrive at a specific place.

When they arrived, they were entering the party uninvited.

Cuando llegaron, entraban a la fiesta sin ser invitados.

To approach or insert oneself into a group or situation.

When they were joining the team, they felt a bit nervous.

Cuando entraban al equipo, se sentían un poco nerviosos.

From Latin 'intrare', meaning to enter.

they were warming up

It referred to people starting to feel more comfortable or warm in a situation.

entraban en calor

they were stepping in with the right foot

It indicates that someone starts something in a positive or successful way.

entraban con pie derecho

they were entering the scene

It is used to describe when someone makes their appearance at an event or situation.

entraban a escena

enter

Accessing or passing into a place.

entrar

entrance

The act of entering or the place through which one enters.

entrada

incoming

That which enters or accesses.

entrante

To crash a party without an invitation.

That group always crashed every party without the hosts realizing it.

Ese grupo siempre entraba en todas las fiestas sin que los dueños se darán cuenta.

To abruptly enter into a conversation topic.

He would enter discussions without even greeting anyone.

Él entraba en las pláticas sin ni siquiera saludar.