This is the 11746th most frequent Portuguese word.
porteira
Gate or barrier, typically used to control access to rural properties or livestock areas.
Here, 'porteira' refers to a physical gate used typically in rural areas to enclose fields or properties.
A porteira da fazenda estava aberta.
The farm gate was open.
In this context, 'porteira' refers to a female doorkeeper or janitor who manages the entrance of a building.
A nova porteira do prédio é muito simpática.
The new doorkeeper of the building is very kind.
Once again, 'porteira' is used to mean a gate, emphasizing its role as an access point to a rural property.