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entrare

English translation of entrare

enter

The Italian word 'entrare' means 'to enter' in English. It is used to describe the action of going into a place, such as a room, a building, or a country. For example, 'Entra nella stanza' means 'Enter the room' in English.


Example sentences using: entrare

Puoi entrare nella mia stanza?

English translation of Puoi entrare nella mia stanza?

Can you enter my room?

This sentence is a polite way to ask someone if they can enter your room. 'Puoi' is an auxiliary verb used to form the present indicative, expressing a polite request. 'Nella' is a preposition which indicates the place.

Non è possibile entrare senza permesso.

English translation of Non è possibile entrare senza permesso.

It isn't possible to enter without permission.

The sentence is a statement expressing that permission is required to enter a certain place. 'Non è possibile' is a negative phrase stating that something is not possible. 'Senza' is a preposition meaning 'without', used here to express the absence of permission.

Dopo aver bussato, è consentito entrare?

English translation of Dopo aver bussato, è consentito entrare?

After knocking, is it allowed to enter?

The sentence is a question asking if it's permissible to enter after performing the action of knocking. 'Dopo aver bussato' is a compound phrase indicating an action happened before another one. 'È consentito' is a passive voice phrase indicating an allowance or permission.

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