How to Say "gatekeeper" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “gatekeeper” is “portero” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounA2
someone who guards an entrance or gate
Examples
El portero del edificio guarda las llaves de todos los apartamentos.
The doorman of the building keeps the keys for all the apartments.
Tienes que hablar con el portero para que te abra la puerta principal.
You have to talk to the gatekeeper so he can open the main door for you.
Janitor vs. Cleaner
Mistake: “Using 'portero' for someone whose only job is cleaning.”
Correction: A 'portero' usually handles maintenance, security, and access. For general cleaning staff, use 'limpiador' or 'personal de limpieza'.
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