porteiro
Galician
Etymology
From Old Portuguese porteiro, porteyro, from Late Latin portārius, from Latin porta. Corresponds to porta + -eiro.
Noun
porteiro m or f (plural porteiros, feminine porteira, feminine plural porteiras)
- gatekeeper
- doorman
- concierge
- goalkeeper, goalie
Synonyms
- (goalkeeper): gardameta
Related terms
- porta
Portuguese
Alternative forms
- porteyro (obsolete)
Etymology
From Old Portuguese porteiro, porteyro, from Late Latin portārius, from Latin porta. Corresponds to porta + -eiro.
Pronunciation
- (Portugal) IPA(key): /puɾ.ˈtɐj.ɾu/
Noun
porteiro m (plural porteiros, feminine porteira, feminine plural porteiras)
- doorman, gatekeeper, concierge
- porter
Synonyms
- guarda-portão
Related terms
- porta