Spanish word

puerta

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpweɾta/

Meaning

  • feminine noundoor

Example

Abre la puerta, por favor.

Please open the door.

Illustration for puerta (door)

More examples

La puerta principal está abierta.

The front door is open.

Core concept

A hinged or sliding panel that closes an entrance between rooms.

Common phrases

  • abrir la puerta

    open the door

  • cerrar la puerta

    close the door

  • la puerta principal

    the front door

Similar words

entrada: Opening or area that provides access into a building or room.
salida: Opening or route used to leave a building, room, or enclosed area.
ventana: Framed glazed opening in a wall that admits light, air, or a view.
portón: Large heavy outer gate or door at an entrance, often for vehicles.

Definition in Spanish

Elemento móvil que cierra una entrada; puede estar hecho de madera, metal u otros materiales y sirve para separar espacios.

Word origin

The Spanish word comes from Latin porta 'gate' and now names the movable element used to close an entrance.

Usage tips

  • In everyday speech abrir puertas is used figuratively to mean opening opportunities, so puerta appears in both literal and metaphorical contexts.

Other meanings

  • entrancenoun
  • gatenoun

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