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    Portero (en. Goalie)

    /porˈteɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Player who occupies the position of goalkeeper on a football team.
    The goalkeeper made a great save during the match.
    El portero hizo una gran atajada durante el partido.
    Employee responsible for security and access control in a building.
    The building's doorman helps us receive packages.
    El portero del edificio nos ayuda a recibir paquetes.
    Person who controls entry to a place, such as a club or an event.
    The doorman asked for my identification before entering.
    El portero me pidió mi identificación antes de entrar.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'portar' and the suffix '-ero', referring to one who carries or bears a load.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    football goalkeeper
    Player who defends the goal in a football game.
    portero de fútbol
    automatic door
    Device that allows the electronic opening and closing of doors.
    portero automático
    nightclub doorman
    Person in charge of security at the entrance of a nightclub.
    portero de discoteca

    Related Words

    door
    Opening or access to an enclosed space.
    puerta
    security
    State of being free from danger or risk.
    seguridad
    save
    Quick and decisive action by a goalkeeper to prevent a goal.
    atak

    Slang Meanings

    scorer
    When the goalkeeper scores a goal, they call him a scorer.
    Cuando el portero marca un gol, lo llaman goleador.
    save
    That save was an impressive stop by the goalkeeper.
    Esa atajada fue una tapa impresionante por parte del portero.