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"Door" in Spanish: puerta
la puerta
A door is la puerta (PWEHR-tah). It is feminine. Say abre la puerta to open it, and cierra la puerta to close it.
How to pronounce puerta: audio and sound guideSomeone knocking
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How to pronounce puerta
Say it
PWEHR-tah
/ˈpweɾ.ta/
Two syllables: PWEHR-tah. The ue sounds like weh. Stress the first.
"Door" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la puerta | door Any door: house, room, or car. | Any door: house, room, or car. |
| la puerta principal | front door The main entrance of a home. | The main entrance of a home. |
| abre la puerta | open the door A common request at home. | A common request at home. |
| cierra la puerta | close the door Said when leaving a room. | Said when leaving a room. |
How to use puerta in real life
- 1Someone knocking
¿Puedes abrir la puerta?
Can you open the door?
A polite ask with poder and puerta.
- 2Leaving the house
No olvides cerrar la puerta.
Don't forget to close the door.
Cerrar la puerta is everyday advice.
- 3Giving directions inside
La puerta de la cocina está abierta.
The kitchen door is open.
La puerta de… names which door.
Mistakes English speakers make with puerta
Incorrect: El puerta está cerrada.
Correct: La puerta está cerrada.
Puerta is feminine. Say la puerta.
Incorrect: Cierra el door.
Correct: Cierra la puerta.
Use puerta, not the English word door.
Good to know
Good to knowPuerta is the door. Portón often means a large gate. In apartments, the building entrance may be la puerta principal.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Arriving home with groceries
ChatPal
Tengo las bolsas. Abre la puerta.
I've got the bags. Open the door.
You
Ya voy. La puerta no cierra bien.
Coming. The door doesn't shut well.
ChatPal
Empújala un poco más.
Push it a little more.
You
Listo. Ya quedó.
Done. Got it.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Door" in Spanish
Is puerta masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la puerta, una puerta baja.
How do I say open the door?
Abre la puerta. For ustedes: abran la puerta.
What is portón?
Often a large gate or heavy outer door.
How do you pronounce puerta?
PWEHR-tah. The ue sounds like weh.
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