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    Portón (en. Gate)

    /porˈton/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A large door, often used to access a garden or a main entrance.
    The garden gate is closed.
    El portón del jardín está cerrado.
    Access door in a wall or fence that is usually larger than a conventional door.
    I opened the gate to let the car through.
    Abrí el portón para dejar pasar el coche.
    A type of door used on estates or large properties.
    The property gate looks very nice.
    El portón de la propiedad se ve muy bonito.

    Etymology

    Derived from Latin 'portōne', meaning 'large door'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    open the gate
    Allowing entry to a closed place.
    abrir el portón
    close the gate
    Preventing access to a closed place.
    cerrar el portón
    entrance gate
    Main access door to a property.
    portón de entrada

    Related Words

    door
    A movable structure that allows entry or exit from a space.
    puerta
    fence
    A structure that delineates a property or land.
    valla
    grate
    A metallic structure used as a fencing.
    reja

    Slang Meanings

    Access to restricted areas.
    The gate is used to enter the private party.
    El portón se usa para entrar a la fiesta privada.
    A door that may make noise when opening.
    The old gate creaks every time I open it.
    El portón viejo chirría cada vez que lo abro.