Kilo Lingo

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masculine

/poɾˈteɾo/

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Translation

goalkeeper, doorman, caretaker

Word origin

From Latin portarius ('gatekeeper'), from porta ('gate, door').

Origin
Latin
Root
portarius
English cognates
porter, portal, port

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralporteros

Examples

atajó penalti .

The goalkeeper saved the penalty in the last minute.

.

The building caretaker opened the door for me.

liga.

Our goalkeeper is the best in the league.

desconocidos.

The doorman did not let strangers in.

¿ ?

Have you seen the caretaker this morning?

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This word is part of lesson 67.