Goles (en. Goals)

/ˈɡoles/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Points scored by marking in the opponent's goal.
The team scored three goals in the match.
El equipo anotó tres goles en el partido.
Achievements or goals reached in a sports context.
Their goal is to surpass their personal record of goals.
Su objetivo es superar su récord personal de goles.
The act of scoring a point in a game.
The striker scored an impressive goal.
El delantero logró un gol impresionante.

Etymology

From Latin 'gola', which means 'goal' or 'to score'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

goal difference
Victory by a wide margin of goals.
goleada
to score a goal
To score a goal during a match.
marcar un gol
to be on the scoreboard
Referring to the number of goals scored by a team.
estar en el marcador

Related Words

goal
Scoring in a match where the ball enters the net.
gol
scoreboard
Table that shows the score of a match.
marcador

Slang Meanings

To score many goals in a match.
The player is on a streak, scoring against everyone.
El jugador está en racha, está goleando a todos.
To score very easily.
That striker seems to need just a touch to score.
Ese delantero parece que solo necesita un toque para gol.