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puertas

PWEHR-tas/ˈpweɾtas/

“puertas” means “doors” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

doors

Also: gates
NounfA1
A large, brightly colored, simple wooden door with a sturdy handle set into a neutral wall, representing a physical entryway.

📝 In Action

Las puertas del cine se abren a las siete.

A1

The doors of the movie theater open at seven.

¿Puedes cerrar las dos puertas de la sala?

A1

Can you close the two doors in the living room?

Pintaron las puertas de color rojo vivo.

A2

They painted the doors a bright red color.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

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

opportunities

Also: avenues
NounfB1
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.

📝 In Action

Estudiar un idioma abre muchas puertas de trabajo.

B1

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

Necesitas tocar todas las puertas si quieres conseguir financiación.

B2

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

Word Connections

Synonyms

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)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "puertas" in Spanish:

avenues→doors→gates→opportunities→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: puertas

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'puertas' in a figurative sense?

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
ciertascubiertas
📚 Etymology▼

The word 'puerta' (and thus 'puertas') comes directly from the Latin word *porta*, which meant 'gate' or 'door'. It has been part of the Spanish language since its earliest days.

First recorded: Early Romance Languages (Pre-10th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: portasItalian: porteFrench: portes

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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'.