entrar

Senses

1. 1.

   to enter, to go in

   to move into or pass through a door/space

2. 2.

   to join, to become part of

   to begin participation in a group, organization, or activity

3. 3.

   to fit into

   to be accommodated within a space or opening

4. 4.

   to engage in, to get into

   to start or become involved in a state or situation

Examples

• "Ela entrou na sala de aula cinco minutos atrasada."

  She entered the classroom five minutes late.

• "Meu filho quer entrar na universidade no próximo ano."

  My son wants to go to university next year.

• "Essa mala não entra no carro."

  This suitcase doesn't fit in the car.

Usage

Very common verb in Brazilian Portuguese. Often used with prepositions (entrar em, entrar por). In casual speech, "entrar" can also mean "to become involved in trouble" or "to start a relationship" (e.g., "entrar em brigas").