portero
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Meanings
Noun
1. doorman, porter, gatekeeper (a person who holds open the door at the entrance to a building, summons taxicabs, and provides an element of security; in apartment buildings, he also accepts deliveries and may perform certain concierge type services)
2. bouncer, chucker-out (a member of security personnel employed by bars, nightclubs, etc to maintain order and deal with patrons who cause trouble)
3. goalkeeper (sports, chiefly Spain)
Examples15
I am the goalie for FC Alpha.
Iker Casillas is the best goalkeeper in the world.
Who's the goalie?
I am the goalie for FC Alpha.
He's a goal keeper.
The manager is kind.