What is the Spanish word for "goalkeeper"?

Learn how to say "goalkeeper" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

goalkeeper

Spanish

portero

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Alternative translations of "goalkeeper"

guardameta
arquero
portería

Examples of how to use "goalkeeper" in Spanish

English
A soccer team has one goalkeeper.
Spanish
Un equipo de fútbol tiene un portero.
English
The goalkeeper saved the final penalty kick.
Spanish
El portero detuvo el último penalti.
English
Our goalkeeper wears bright yellow gloves today.
Spanish
Nuestro portero lleva guantes amarillos brillantes hoy.
English
A good goalkeeper needs quick reflexes and focus.
Spanish
Un buen portero necesita reflejos rápidos y concentración.
English
She trained hard to become the goalkeeper.
Spanish
Ella entrenó mucho para convertirse en portera.

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