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    Entre (en. Between)

    /ˈentre/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    preposition
    Indicates the intermediate place between two or more things.
    The book is between the lamp and the sofa.
    El libro está entre la lámpara y el sofá.
    Expresses a relationship of inclusion or belonging.
    Among friends, there are no secrets.
    Entre amigos no hay secretos.
    Refers to an interval or a distance.
    The exam is between Monday and Friday.
    El examen es entre el lunes y el viernes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'inter', meaning 'in the middle of'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in quotation marks
    Expression used to indicate that something is said figuratively or not literally.
    entre comillas
    between rails
    A situation that is found at an intermediate point between two options.
    entre rieles

    Related Words

    intermediate
    That which is in the middle of a process or situation.
    intermedio
    interlude
    An interval or pause between two events.
    interludio
    interaction
    The reciprocal action between two or more elements.
    interacción

    Slang Meanings

    Between a rock and a hard place
    I'm caught between a rock and a hard place; I don't know what decision to make.
    Estoy entre la espada y la pared; no sé qué decisión tomar.
    Between whistles and flutes
    He always arrives late between whistles and flutes.
    Siempre llega tarde entre pitos y flautas.