Entro (en. I enter)
/ˈentɾo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To access or enter a place.
I enter the house after dinner.
Yo entro a la casa después de la cena.
To initiate the development of an action or process.
I enter a new stage of my life.
Entro en una nueva etapa de mi vida.
To become part of a group or situation.
I join the work team next week.
Entro en el equipo de trabajo la próxima semana.
Etymology
From the Latin 'intrare', which means 'to enter'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
I enter into the matter
I begin to address the topic at hand.
entro en materia
I come to my senses
I start to understand the situation.
entro en razón
I enter like an elephant in a china shop
I show up in a disorganized or noisy manner.
entro como un elefante en una cacharrería
Related Words
entry
The action of entering or the place through which one enters.
entrada
to enter
The action of going to a place from the outside.
entrar
internal
Relating to what is inside; opposite of external.
interna
Slang Meanings
It is used to indicate that one is in the subject of conversation.
Since we are here, I join the conversation to share my opinion.
Ya que estamos aquí, entro en la conversación para opinar.
It signifies a significant change in someone's life.
When I turned 30, I felt like I really entered adulthood.
Cuando cumplí 30 años, sentí que realmente entro en la adultez.