into

to move or put something into a place, container, etc.

en, dentro de, entrar en

• move somebody/something into somewhere

Collocations walk into a room · pour water into a glass

• She walked into the room and sat down.

  Ella entró en la habitación y se sentó.

to change from one state or situation to another

convertirse en, pasar a ser

• change something into something

Collocations turn wood into paper · transform waste into energy

• The caterpillar changes into a butterfly.

  La oruga se transforma en mariposa.

to become involved in something, especially an activity

entrar en, involucrarse en

• go into something

Collocations go into business · enter politics

• He decided to go into teaching.

  Decidió entrar en la enseñanza.

to mix or combine one thing with another

mezclar, combinar

• mix something into something

Collocations stir flour into the mixture · blend oil into the sauce

• Stir the sugar into the coffee.

  Mezcle el azúcar en la café.

to reach or enter a place, especially by going through an opening

entrar en, llegar a

• go into somewhere

Collocations walk into the house · drive into town

• The children walked into the garden.

  Los niños entraron en el jardín.

to become or be transformed into something else

convertirse en, transformarse en

• become something

Collocations become a doctor · transform into a monster

• He became a successful businessman.

  Él se convirtió en un empresario exitoso.

to enter or join an organization, group, etc.

unirse a, entrar en

• join something

Collocations join the army · enter university

• She joined the company last year.

  Ella se unió a la empresa el año pasado.

to mingle or mix with people, especially in social situations

mezclarse con, entremezclarse entre

• mix with somebody

Collocations mingle with guests · mix with the locals

• He likes to mingle with people from all walks of life.

  Él disfruta mezclarse con personas de todos los estratos sociales.