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    Puerta (en. Door)

    /ˈpwerta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Main entrance or exit of a building.
    The door of the building is always closed.
    La puerta del edificio está siempre cerrada.
    Structure that closes or opens an access.
    Close the door when leaving.
    Cierra la puerta al salir.
    Movable part that confines a space.
    I knocked on the door for them to open it.
    Golpeé la puerta para que me abrieran.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'porta', which means 'door' or 'opening'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give someone the door
    To dismiss or distance someone.
    darle puerta a alguien
    entry door
    Main access to a place.
    puerta de entrada
    closed door
    Situation in which there is no access or possibility.
    puerta cerrada

    Related Words

    window
    Opening that allows the entry of light and air.
    ventana
    threshold
    Bottom part of a door.
    umbral
    lock
    Mechanism that secures a door.
    cerradura

    Slang Meanings

    Abrupt farewell.
    He was given the door after the argument.
    Le dieron puerta después de la discusión.
    Lost opportunity or exit.
    That was his door and he didn’t take advantage of it.
    Esa era su puerta y no la aprovechó.