La puerta
Example: La puerta del museo se abre a las nueve.
Definition
"La puerta" refers to the door or entrance of a building or room, often used as the point of access. In tourism, "la puerta" can indicate the main entry to a place such as a museum, hotel, or historic site, as in the phrase 'La puerta del museo se abre a las nueve.'
Etymology
The term "la puerta" comes from the Latin word 'porta,' meaning 'gate' or 'door.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to refer to doors of any building, not just gates. Did you know? The Latin root 'porta' is also the source for the English word 'portal,' linking doors to grand entrances.
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"La puerta" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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