gol
soccer
In soccer a goal is gol, and the goal itself, the frame with the net, is portería or arco in Latin America. Commentators stretch the call into ¡Gooool!
Meaning: goal scored in a football match (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| gol | soccer |
| portería | soccer, goal area |
| ¡Gooool! | soccer, commentary |
You score a goal with meter un gol or marcar un gol. In Latin America anotar un gol is also common.
Which one should you use?
Gol is the point scored, and portería is the place where the goalkeeper stands. Mixing them up is a common beginner mistake.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and much of South America people say arco for the goal frame, while Spain says portería.
Did you know?
- The long ¡Gooool! shout of Latin American radio commentators is famous among fans.
Examples in context
- ¡Gol de Messi!Goal by Messi!
- El delantero marcó dos goles.The striker scored two goals.
- El balón entró en la portería.The ball went into the goal.
Example conversation
Tomás and his father watch a match on television in Madrid.
- TomásPapá, ¡casi es gol!Dad, that was almost a goal!
- PapáEl portero lo paró bien.The goalkeeper saved it well.
- TomásAhora sí, ¡gol!Now it is, goal!
- Papá¡Gooool! Qué golazo.Goal! What a great goal.
