Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
Between in Spanish: Entre
Entre · preposition · EHN-treh
The English preposition 'between' translates to 'entre' in Spanish. It is used to indicate something situated in the middle of two or more reference points, whether physical locations, abstract concepts, or time periods.
EHN-treh
El parque está entre la biblioteca y el museo.
The park is between the library and the museum.
Between in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for between, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| entre | between | EHN-treh | Default, widely understood |
| en medio de | between | physical location emphasis | |
| de por medio | between | figurative separation |
How Native Speakers Use Entre
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Location
La farmacia se encuentra entre el banco y la panadería.
The pharmacy is located between the bank and the bakery.
Describes spatial positioning of a place relative to two landmarks.
Time Range
La reunión será entre las tres y las cinco de la tarde.
The meeting will be between three and five in the afternoon.
Indicates a window of time for a scheduled event.
Choice
Tengo que elegir entre estudiar medicina o ingeniería.
I have to choose between studying medicine or engineering.
Expresses a decision between two options.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Entre
Using 'medio' Alone
Incorrect: El parque está medio la biblioteca y el museo.
Correct: El parque está entre la biblioteca y el museo.
'Medio' alone means 'half' or 'middle' and cannot replace the preposition 'entre' to link two reference points.
Plural Confusion
Incorrect: Está entres los edificios.
Correct: Está entre los edificios.
'Entre' is invariable as a preposition and never takes a plural -s ending regardless of the nouns it connects.
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Common Questions About Between in Spanish
- Does 'entre' work for more than two items?
- Unlike English where 'among' is preferred for three or more items, Spanish uses 'entre' for any number. You can say 'entre todos los estudiantes' to mean 'among all the students' without switching words.
- Can 'entre' express collaboration?
- Spanish speakers frequently use 'entre' to indicate joint effort, as in 'Lo hicimos entre los dos,' meaning 'We did it between the two of us.' This collaborative sense is more common in Spanish than in English.
- Is there a difference between 'entre' and 'en medio de'?
- 'En medio de' emphasizes being right at the center or surrounded, often with a dramatic or crowded connotation. 'Entre' is more neutral and simply marks position relative to two or more reference points.