Spanish Phrase
Está cerca de la entrada.
Meaning
It means 'It is near the entrance.' The sentence is used to point out that something (a room, object, or place) is located close to the doorway.
When to use
Use this phrase when giving directions, describing where a classroom, office, or object is located, or answering the question '¿Dónde está...?'. It works in both formal and informal contexts.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Estácercadelaentrada.
Estar (está)
Use 'estar' to talk about temporary locations or positions; here it describes where something is.
cerca (adverb of proximity)
'Cerca' means 'near' and is normally followed by the preposition 'de' to indicate what it is near.
de (preposition)
The preposition 'de' links the adverb of proximity with the noun it refers to.
la entrada (noun phrase)
'Entrada' means 'entrance' or 'doorway'; the article 'la' makes it specific.
🗨In Conversation
¿Dónde está la oficina?
Where is the office?
Está cerca de la entrada.
It’s near the entrance.
✕Common Mistakes
Es cerca de la entrada.
Use 'estar' for location, not 'ser'.
Está cerca la entrada.
The preposition 'de' is required after 'cerca'.
Está cerca de la entrado.
The correct noun is 'entrada' (entrance), not 'entrado'.
↔Alternatives
Está próximo a la entrada.
It is close to the entrance.
Se encuentra cerca de la entrada.
It is located near the entrance.
Queda a un paso de la entrada.
It’s a short step from the entrance.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish, 'cerca' always needs the preposition 'de' when you specify what something is near. 'Próximo a' is a more formal alternative, often heard in announcements or written signs. Remember that 'estar' (temporary location) is used, not 'ser', which would imply a permanent characteristic.