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Conjugation Chart of “Entrar” (to enter) in the Preterite (Past) Tense
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | entré |
| Tú | entraste |
| Él / Ella / Usted | entró |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | entramos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | entraron |
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Understanding the Preterite (Past) Tense of “Entrar”
The preterite of entrar is used to express a specific moment of entering in the past. For example, you might say “I entered the building at 9 AM,” indicating the exact moment when you went inside.
This is a regular -ar verb that follows the standard preterite conjugation pattern. The conjugations are straightforward, making it easy to learn and use in everyday situations.
How to Use Entrar in the Preterite (Past) Tense
The preterite of entrar indicates a completed action of entering or going in in the past.
To enter/go in: Describes moving into a place, for example Entré en la oficina temprano (I entered the office early) or Entraron por la puerta trasera (They entered through the back door).
To join/start: Used for beginning participation, for example Entró en la universidad el año pasado (He/she entered university last year).
Real Life Examples of Entrar in the Preterite (Past) Tense
El estudiante entró al salón de clases. (The student entered the classroom.)
La gata entró por la ventana. (The cat came in through the window.)
Mi hermano entró sin tocar la puerta. (My brother entered without knocking on the door.)
El equipo entró al estadio entre aplausos. (The team entered the stadium to applause.)
La doctora entró al consultorio temprano. (The doctor entered the office early.)
El ladrón entró por la puerta trasera. (The thief entered through the back door.)
La nueva empleada entró a trabajar el lunes. (The new employee started work on Monday.)
El tren entró a la estación con retraso. (The train entered the station late.)
Mi prima entró a la universidad este año. (My cousin entered university this year.)
El actor entró en escena en el momento preciso. (The actor entered the scene at the precise moment.)
La luz entró por las cortinas abiertas. (The light came in through the open curtains.)
El auto entró al estacionamiento lentamente. (The car entered the parking lot slowly.)
La bailarina entró al escenario con gracia. (The dancer entered the stage gracefully.)
El cliente entró a la tienda antes del cierre. (The customer entered the store before closing.)
La ambulancia entró rápidamente al hospital. (The ambulance entered the hospital
Conjugation Chart with English Translations
Conjugations of Entrar (to enter) in the Preterite (Past) Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo entré | I entered |
| Tú entraste | You entered |
| Él / Ella / Usted entró | He / She / You entered |
| Nosotros / Nosotras entramos | We entered |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes entraron | They / You all entered |
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Synonyms
The Preterite tense is also known as the Simple Past, Past Simple, Definite Past, Absolute Past, or Past Tense Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Perfecto Simple, Pretérito Indefinido, Pretérito Simple, Pasado Simple, or Pretérito de Indicativo in Spanish.