Entrando (en. Entering)

/enˈtɾando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of passing into the interior of a place.
I was entering the house when it started to rain.
Estaba entrando a la casa cuando comenzó a llover.
Process of admission or entry to a place or event.
They are entering the university this year.
Ellos están entrando a la universidad este año.
Introduction of something into a situation or context.
He is entering a new stage of his life.
Está entrando en una nueva etapa de su vida.

Etymology

From the verb 'entrar' which comes from the Latin 'intrare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

getting down to business
To begin speaking about a specific topic.
entrando en materia
making a grand entrance
To make a triumphant or prominent entrance.
entrando por la puerta grande
starting off on the right foot
To start something in a positive way.
entrando con buen pie

Related Words

enter
Verb indicating the act of going inside a place.
entrar
entrance
Action of entering, beginning of something.
entrada
admission
Action of entering a place or institution.
ingreso

Slang Meanings

To enter a place surprisingly or unexpectedly.
He entered the party unannounced.
Él entró a la fiesta sin avisar.
To gain access to an exclusive or reserved place.
He managed to get into the board meeting without an invitation.
Logró entrar a la reunión de directores sin invitación.