How to Say ‘At the door’ in Mexican Spanish
En la puerta
ehn lah PWER-tah
[ehn lah PWER-tah]
💬 Usage Tip: Use 'en' for location, similar to 'at' in English.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: The concept of 'en la puerta' often gives a sense of being at the threshold of new events.
Phrase Breakdown
En
[ehn]
In
Indicates location or position within a space.
En la casa hay mucho ruido.
In the house, there is a lot of noise.
la
[lah]
the
Defines a specific noun as familiar or previously mentioned.
La puerta está cerrada.
The door is closed.
puerta
[PWER-tah]
door
A movable barrier used to open and close an entrance.
En la puerta se encontraba un paquete.
There was a package at the door.
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