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How do you say "goal" in Mexican Spanish?
portería
In Mexican Spanish, "goal" is portería.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced por-teh-REE-ah, with stress on the last syllable.
Grammar notes
Portería is a feminine noun. The plural is porterías. It refers to the goal or goalmouth in sports.
Example sentence
El balón entró en la portería del equipo contrario.
The ball went into the goal of the opposing team.
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How to remember portería
Portería comes from puerta (gate or door), and a goal is the doorway to scoring.
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Questions about portería
How do you say "goal" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "goal" is portería. It is a noun.
How is portería written in Mexican Spanish?
portería is written using the standard Mexican Spanish script.
How is portería used in a sentence?
Use portería as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El balón entró en la portería del equipo contrario. (The ball went into the goal of the opposing team.).
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