Spanish Conversation · Level 57
74 words
Spanish word
gol
Pronunciation
IPA/gol/
Meaning
- masculine noungoal
Example
Marcó un gol en el último minuto.
He scored a goal in the final minute.
More examples
El árbitro anuló el gol por fuera de juego.
The referee disallowed the goal for offside.
Core concept
Ball crossing the goal line that adds a point for the scoring team.
Common phrases
marcar un gol
score a goal
anotar un gol
score a goal
meter un gol
put the ball in the net
Similar words
golazo: Standout, crowd-pleasing goal that displays exceptional skill or flair.
punto: Single point that contributes to a team's total in a competition.
portería: Structure of posts and net at the end of the pitch that form the scoring target.
Definition in Spanish
Acción o resultado de hacer que el balón cruce la línea de gol, lo que implica sumar un tanto al equipo que lo consigue.
Word origin
The Spanish word gol is borrowed from English goal, adapted to Spanish spelling when modern football terminology entered the language, and it denotes both the point awarded and the act of scoring.
Usage tips
- The word is masculine, el gol, and common verbs are marcar un gol, meter un gol, and hacer un gol, with marcar the most neutral choice.
Related words
- golearthrashverb
- goleadorgoal scorernoun
- goleadathrashingnoun