Spanish word

portón

Pronunciation

IPA/poɾˈton/

Meaning

  • masculine noungate

Example

Cierra el portón, por favor.

Close the gate, please.

Illustration for portón (gate)

More examples

El portón automático se abre con el mando.

The automatic gate opens with the remote control.

Core concept

Large heavy entrance door to a house or garage.

Common phrases

  • abrir el portón

    open the gate

  • cerrar el portón

    close the gate

  • el portón automático

    automatic gate

Similar words

puerta: Movable door fitted to a room or building that allows pedestrian entry and exit.
entrada: Place or path that provides the way into a building or private property.
portal: Roofed exterior entrance or covered front passage that shelters the doorway.

Definition in Spanish

Puerta ancha y sólida que sirve como acceso principal de una casa, cochera o terreno, frecuentemente diseñada para vehículos.

Word origin

Derived from Latin porta with the augmentative -ón, the word literally means a big door and is used for substantial gates.

Usage tips

  • The noun is masculine (el portón) and common everyday phrases include abrir el portón and cerrar el portón.

Other meanings

  • main gatenoun

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