porteira

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.

Ele passou pela porteira decidido a conversar com o fazendeiro.

He passed through the gate determined to talk to the farmer.