Translation meaning & definition of the word "goalkeeper" into Spanish language

noun

1. The soccer or hockey player assigned to protect the goal

synonym:
• goalkeeper
,
• goalie
,
• goaltender
,
• netkeeper
,
• netminder

1. El jugador de fútbol o hockey asignado para proteger el gol

sinónimo:
• portero
,
• netkeeper
,
• netminder

2. The defensive position on an ice hockey or soccer or lacrosse team who stands in front of the goal and tries to prevent opposing players from scoring

synonym:
• goalkeeper
,
• goalie
,
• goaltender
,
• netkeeper

2. La posición defensiva en un equipo de hockey sobre hielo o fútbol o lacrosse que se para frente a la portería e intenta evitar que los jugadores oponentes anoten

sinónimo:
• portero
,
• netkeeper

Examples of using

Iker Casillas is the best goalkeeper in the world.

Iker Casillas es el mejor portero del mundo.