puerta
/ˈpweɾta/feminine
The Spanish word for door is puerta.
puerta refers to a portal of entry into a building, a room or a vehicle.
Meaning: portal of entry into a building, room or vehicle (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some rural areas or regions in Spain, la puertecilla is used to refer to a small or rustic door.
How does it change in a sentence?
puerta is a feminine noun. Therefore, it must be preceded by the feminine article la (as in la puerta) instead of the masculine article el. The plural form of puerta is puertas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpweɾta/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, it is common to see a small painting of the Virgin Mary or a cross hanging above la puerta to protect the home.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if someone is 'of 'puertas abiertas', it means they are a very hospitable person who welcomes guests into their home.
- The word puerta is a close relative of the English word 'port'. Both derive from the Latin porta, which referred to a gate or a city entrance.
Examples in context
- No abra la puerta.Don't open the door.The first sentence shows how to use puerta in a negative command.Tatoeba #545922 by Leono, translation #38986 by CK
- La puerta no abre.The door won't open.The second sentence demonstrates the use of puerta when stating that a door will not open.Tatoeba #1172684 by marcelostockle, translation #39122 by CK
- Jim abre la puerta.Jim opens the door.The third sentence shows the use of puerta in a simple declarative sentence.Tatoeba #488819 by Shishir, translation #53357 by CP
- Por favor, cierra la puerta al salir.Please close the door when you leave.
- El señor entró por la puerta principal.The gentleman entered through the main door.
- La iglesia cuenta con un hermoso portón de madera tallada.The church has a beautiful carved wooden door.
- Pasa por la puertita de atrás.Come in through the little door at the back.
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Example conversation
María and Mateo are entering a house.
- MaríaCierra la puerta, por favor.Close the door, please.
- MateoSí, ya la cierro.Yes, I'm closing it now.
- MaríaLa puerta estaba abierta.The door was open.
- MateoNo me di cuenta.I didn't notice.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “door” translations and entries puerta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries puerta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
