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    Portería (en. Goal)

    /poɾ.teˈɾi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A delimited space where the goalkeeper stands during the game.
    The player shot at the goal, but the goalkeeper made a great save.
    El jugador disparó a la portería pero el portero hizo una gran parada.
    The record or log where notes about the game are taken.
    After the match, we reviewed the goal to see the score.
    Después del partido, revisamos la portería para ver las anotaciones.

    Etymology

    It derives from the term 'goalkeeper', which in turn comes from the Latin 'portarius'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Score in the goal
    To score a goal.
    marcar en la portería
    Guard the goal
    To defend the goal in a match.
    guardar la portería
    Arrive at the goal
    To approach the goal area.
    llegar a la portería

    Related Words

    Goalkeeper
    Player who defends the goal area.
    portero
    Goal
    Synonym for goal, where goals are scored.
    meta
    Goal
    The action of scoring in the goal.
    gol

    Slang Meanings

    Being in goal implies responsibility.
    You are the goalkeeper, so give it your all at the goal!
    Eres el portero, así que ¡dale con ganas a la portería!
    The goal is the last line of defense.
    In this play, the goal became a real battleground.
    En esta jugada, la portería se convirtió en un verdadero campo de batalla.