What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
entrada
Example
For my entrada, I would like to order the gazpacho. [entrada: noun]
Example
The hotel's entrada was grand and welcoming. [entrada: noun]
Example
The band played a few songs as the entrada before the headliner came on stage. [entrada: noun]
starter
Example
I'll have the prawn cocktail for my starter. [starter: noun]
Example
The car's starter was malfunctioning and needed to be replaced. [starter: noun]
Example
He was a starter for the basketball team in college. [starter: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Starter is more commonly used than entrada in everyday language, especially in British English. Entrada is less common and is mostly used in the context of Spanish cuisine or architecture.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between entrada and starter?
Both entrada and starter can be used in formal and informal contexts, but starter is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of formality levels.
