How to Say ‘The next one goes in’ in Portuguese
Entrar o próximo
ehn-trahr oo PROH-see-moo
[ehn-trahr oo PROH-see-moo]
💬 Usage Tip: Literally "if the next one enters." Portuguese often uses "entrar" for the ball going into the goal.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: A very football-specific way of speaking that sounds natural to Portuguese ears.
Phrase Breakdown
Entrar
[ehn-trahr]
to go in
Verb meaning to go in or enter; in football it can mean for the ball to go in.
Entrar o próximo remate seria perfeito.
For the next shot to go in would be perfect.
o
[oo]
the
Masculine singular definite article meaning the.
Entrar o próximo já nos dava esperança.
The next one going in would already give us hope.
próximo
[PROH-see-moo]
next
Adjective meaning next.
Entrar o próximo golo podia decidir tudo.
The next goal going in could decide everything.
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