Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Puerta: door
puerta
Pronunciation: PWEHR-tah (stress the capital letters)
Puerta means “door” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: door
- How to say it: PWEHR-tah
- Gender: la puerta
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “puerta” means and how to use it
Puerta means “door.” It is also used for a gate at an airport or station.
Gender and plural
- Gender: la puerta (feminine)
- Plural: las puertas
Examples with audio
- Cierra la puerta, por favor.Close the door, please.
- Alguien toca la puerta.Someone is knocking at the door.
- Mi vuelo sale por la puerta 12.My flight leaves from gate 12.
Usage tip
Use “tocar la puerta” or “llamar a la puerta” for knocking. “Puerta de embarque” is the boarding gate.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “door” in Spanish?
“door” in Spanish is “puerta.” It is pronounced PWEHR-tah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “puerta”?
Say PWEHR-tah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “puerta” masculine or feminine?
Puerta is feminine: “la puerta.” The plural is “puertas.”
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