gol

gohl/ɡol/

“gol” means “goal” in Spanish (the point scored in a game like soccer).

goal

Also: score

NounmA1

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

📝 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.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "gol" in Spanish:

goal→score→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: gol

Question 1 of 1

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

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👥 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

🎵 Rhymes▼

sol rolcol

📚 Etymology▼

This word was borrowed directly from the English word 'goal' in the late 19th century as soccer became popular in Spain and Latin America.

First recorded: Late 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: goal

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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).