Spanish Phrase
¿Entramos?
Meaning
‘¿Entramos?’ literally translates to ‘Do we enter?’ but in everyday speech it works as a polite invitation: ‘Shall we go in?’ or ‘May we come in?’ It’s a short, friendly way to ask permission or suggest moving inside together.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re standing at the doorway of a house, a shop, a restaurant, or any indoor space and you want to ask the host or staff if it’s okay to go inside. It’s also common among friends when you’re about to step into a cinema, a museum, or a private room together.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Entramos?
Verb conjugation
‘Entramos’ is the present indicative, first‑person plural form of the verb *entrar* (to enter). It means ‘we enter’ or ‘shall we enter’ when used as a question.
Implicit subject
Spanish often drops the subject pronoun; the meaning ‘nosotros’ (we) is understood from the verb ending –‑amos.
Inverted question marks
All Spanish questions must start with an opening ‘¿’ and end with a closing ‘?’ – never omit the opening mark.
Intonation
When spoken, the pitch rises sharply at the end, signalling a yes/no question.
🗨In Conversation
¿Entramos?
Shall we go in?
Sí, por favor. ¡Adelante!
Yes, please. Come in!
✕Common Mistakes
Entramos?
Missing the opening inverted question mark ‘¿’ makes the sentence look like a statement.
¿Entramos
Leaving off the closing ‘?’ is incorrect; both marks are required.
¿Entramos tú?
‘Entramos’ already includes the subject ‘nosotros’; adding ‘tú’ creates a grammatical mismatch.
↔Alternatives
¿Vamos adentro?
Shall we go inside?
¿Entramos ya?
Can we go in now?
¿Puedo entrar?
May I come in?
¿Podemos entrar?
Can we come in?
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking cultures, it’s considered courteous to ask before entering a private space, even if you’re invited. Using ‘¿Entramos?’ shows respect and invites a quick, informal response. In some regions (e.g., Mexico) you might hear a more relaxed ‘¿Entramos?’ with a friendly tone, whereas in formal settings (e.g., a business office) you could opt for ‘¿Puedo entrar?’ to sound more polite.