puertas

/PWEHR-tas/

doors

A large, brightly colored, simple wooden door with a sturdy handle set into a neutral wall, representing a physical entryway.

Puertas refers to physical entryways, like these vibrant doors.

puertas(noun)

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doors

physical entryway

Also:

gates

large entry points

📝 In Action

Las puertas del cine se abren a las siete.

The doors of the movie theater open at seven.

¿Puedes cerrar las dos puertas de la sala?

Can you close the two doors in the living room?

Pintaron las puertas de color rojo vivo.

They painted the doors a bright red color.

Word Connections

Synonyms

entradas (entrances)

Common Collocations

abrir las puertas – to open the doors
tocar las puertas – to knock on doors

💡 Grammar Points

Feminine Plural

Since 'puerta' is a feminine word, 'puertas' is too. Any words describing 'puertas' must also be feminine and plural (e.g., 'puertas viejas' - old doors).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Gender Confusion

Mistake: "Los puertas"

Correction: Las puertas. Remember to use the feminine article 'las' because the word ends in '-a'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Usage with Buildings

Use 'puertas' for the typical entry points to houses, rooms, or cars. For very large external entryways (like a castle), you might also use 'portones'.

A stylized image showing a person looking through an open door. The area outside the door is brightly lit and shows a beautiful, inviting landscape, symbolizing opportunity.

Figuratively, "puertas" can mean opportunities or access, suggesting new chances opening up.

puertas(noun)

fB1

opportunities

figurative chances or access

Also:

avenues

ways or means to achieve something

📝 In Action

Estudiar un idioma abre muchas puertas de trabajo.

Studying a language opens many doors (opportunities) for work.

Necesitas tocar todas las puertas si quieres conseguir financiación.

You need to knock on all the doors if you want to get funding.

Word Connections

Synonyms

oportunidades (opportunities)
posibilidades (possibilities)

Common Collocations

abrir puertas – to create opportunities
cerrar las puertas a alguien – to deny access/opportunity to someone

Idioms & Expressions

puertas adentro – privately, internally (within the family/company)

💡 Grammar Points

Figurative Plural

In Spanish, we often use the plural 'puertas' when referring to abstract 'opportunities' (like doors of access), even if in English you might say 'an open door'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Common Verb Partner

When talking about opportunities, the verb 'abrir' (to open) is the most common partner for 'puertas'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: puertas

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'puertas' in a figurative sense?

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Word Family

puerta(door (singular)) - noun

portero(doorman, gatekeeper) - noun

portón(large gate) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'puerta' and 'puertas'?

'Puerta' is the singular form, meaning one door. 'Puertas' is the plural form, meaning two or more doors. Both are feminine words.

How do I say 'open door policy'?

You would typically say 'política de puertas abiertas' (a policy of open doors). Note the use of the plural 'puertas'.