No. 13,079 in Spanish

portón

Large gate or door, often for entry to a courtyard or property.

In a sentence

Abrí el portón para entrar al patio.
I opened the gate to enter the yard.
In this sentence, 'portón' refers to a gate or large door used to access an external area, such as a yard or patio.
El portón de madera está muy bien pintado.
The wooden gate is very well painted.
Here, 'portón' describes a gate, focusing on its appearance, material, and condition.
Los niños juegan cerca del portón de entrada.
The children play near the entrance gate.
In this usage, 'portón' highlights its location and function as an entrance-related structure.

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