A black and white soccer ball hitting the back of a white goal net on a green grass field.

gol

gohl

nounmA1

goal?the point scored in a game like soccer

Also:score?the act of scoring

📝 In Action

¡Qué gran gol de Messi!

What a great goal by Messi!

El partido terminó con un gol a cero.

The game ended one to zero (one-nil).

Necesitamos marcar un gol para ganar.

We need to score a goal to win.

Word Connections

Synonyms

tanto (point/score)

Antonyms

autogol (own goal (scoring against your own team))

Common Collocations

meter un gol – to score a goal
marcar un gol – to score a goal
gol de la victoria – winning goal

Idioms & Expressions

meter un gol a alguien – To trick or deceive someone to get an advantage.

💡 Grammar Points

Word Gender

This is a masculine word, so you should use 'el' (the) or 'un' (a). For example: 'el gol'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the wrong action word

Mistake: "hacer un gol"

Correction: meter un gol or marcar un gol

⭐ Usage Tips

The Announcer Shout

In Spanish broadcasts, the 'o' is often stretched out for a long time: '¡Gooooooooooool!' to show excitement.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: gol

Question 1 of 1

Which verb is most commonly used to say 'to score a goal' in Spanish?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

goleador(goal scorer) - noun

goleada(a blowout or high-scoring game) - noun

golear(to score many goals) - verb

portería(goal (the physical net/posts)) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'gol' the same as 'meta'?

Not exactly. 'Gol' is specifically for points in sports like soccer. 'Meta' usually means a 'finish line' in a race or a 'goal' in the sense of a life ambition.

Do I need to change the word for more than one goal?

Yes, the plural is 'goles.' For example: 'Tres goles' (three goals).