entrance

S2 W1

BrE /ˈent.rəns/ AmE /ˈɛn.trəns/

noun en → es

1 BUILDING OPENING [singular] A2

the way into a building, room, or area

entrada, acceso

  • main entrance

Collocations entrance hall · front entrance

  • The main entrance is on the left.

    La entrada principal está a la izquierda.

2 PERMISSION [singular] B1

the right to enter or join something

permiso, acceso

  • gain entrance

Collocations entrance fee · free entrance

  • We need to pay an entrance fee.

    Necesitamos pagar una entrada.

3 IMPRESS [transitive] B2

to impress or surprise someone in a way that makes them feel pleased and excited

impresionar, cautivar

  • take somebody's breath away

Collocations entrance someone with something · be entranced by something

  • The view from the mountain top took my breath away.

    La vista desde la cima de la montaña me dejó sin aliento.

1 BUILDING OPENING [singular] B2

the act of entering a building or room

entrada, acceso

  • make an entrance

Collocations make a grand entrance · enter the room

  • She made a grand entrance wearing a red dress.

    Ella hizo una entrada espectacular vistiendo un vestido rojo.