Entre Meaning in English
word
ˈɑntɹeɪ/, /ˈɑntɹə
AHN-tray, AHN-truh
ˈɒntrə
ON-truh
Definition
A preposition meaning 'in the middle of' or 'surrounded by' two or more things or people. Used to show the relationship or space separating them.
Usage & Nuances
'Entre' is always used as a preposition, commonly for showing physical or abstract separation between two or more items. Do not confuse with 'among,' which is also used for more than two but often emphasizes inclusion within a group.
Spanish: entrePortuguese (BR): entrePortuguese (PT): entreChinese (Simplified): 在...之间 - 在...中间Chinese (Traditional): 在...之間 - 在...中間Hindi: के बीचArabic: بينBengali: মধ্যেRussian: междуJapanese: 間Vietnamese: giữaKorean: 사이Turkish: arasındaUrdu: کے درمیانIndonesian: antara
Example Sentences
The ball is between the two boxes.
basic
She sat between her friends.
basic
There is a park between the library and the school.
basic
Can you choose between tea and coffee?
natural
He divided the money between his children.
natural
The meeting lasted somewhere between one and two hours.
natural