puertas
/pweɾtas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "doors" is translated into Spanish as puertas.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, portones is used instead of puertas when referring to larger or more imposing doors. In Mexican Spanish, portón is commonly used to specifically describe a gate.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is puerta. The plural is formed by adding -s to the singular noun to get puertas. Because the noun is feminine, the definite article must be the feminine plural form las when saying "the doors" (las puertas).
How do you pronounce it?
/pweɾtas/
Did you know?
- The term puertazo can be used colloquially to describe a heavy slam of a door, adding the suffix -azo to indicate a forceful blow or strike.
- The word puerta shares a root with puerto, meaning 'port'. Both words derive from the Latin 'porta', referring to a gateway or entrance.
- While puerta is the standard, the word portal in Spanish often refers specifically to a large, grand entrance or a porch, rather than just a doorway.
Examples in context
- No abras las puertas.Don't open the doors.Tatoeba #3195860 by Shishir, translation #9730413 by DJ_Saidez
- Las puertas están cerradas.The doors are shut.Tatoeba #5544197 by albrusgher, translation #4502131 by CK
- Ambas puertas están abiertas.Both doors are open.Tatoeba #9709299 by JSKabylie, translation #13891581 by araneo
- Por favor, cierre las puertas al salir.Please close the doors when you leave.
- Mira esas puertitas de colores, son adorables.Look at those little colorful doors, they are adorable.
- Los portones de la mansión son enormes y antiguos.The mansion's gates are huge and old.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are moving into a new apartment.
- Lucía¿Cuántas puertas tiene este apartamento?How many doors does this apartment have?
- JavierTiene tres puertas blancas.It has three white doors.
- LucíaLas puertas son muy bonitas.The doors are very pretty.
- JavierSí, Lucía, son de madera.Yes, Lucía, they are made of wood.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
