How to Say ‘The goalkeeper’ in Italian
Il portiere
eel por-tee-EH-reh
[eel por-tee-EH-reh]
💬 Usage Tip: "Portiere" in football means goalkeeper. In everyday life, it can also mean a building concierge/doorman—context is everything.
🇮🇹 In Italy: In Italy, the goalkeeper can instantly become the national hero after one save.
Phrase Breakdown
Il
[eel]
the
Masculine singular definite article used before nouns like portiere.
Il portiere oggi è stato decisivo.
The goalkeeper was decisive today.
portiere
[por-tee-EH-reh]
goalkeeper
The player who defends the goal; a key word in football conversations.
Il portiere ha fatto una parata incredibile.
The goalkeeper made an incredible save.
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