How to Say ‘At the door of’ in Spain Spanish
En la puerta de
ehn lah pwehr-tah deh
[ehn lah pwehr-tah deh]
💬 Usage Tip: Literal translation is common in Spanish, maintaining word order.
🇪🇸 In Spain: The mention of 'door' symbolizes entry and barriers, critical in heist plots.
Phrase Breakdown
En
[ehn]
on
Indicates a position or location.
En la mesa hay un libro.
There is a book on the table.
la
[lah]
the
A definite article used before a singular feminine noun.
La casa está lista.
The house is ready.
puerta
[pwehr-tah]
door
An entry to a building or room.
En la puerta de la casa había un cartel.
There was a sign on the house's door.
de
[deh]
of
A preposition indicating origin or belonging.
La llave es de la puerta.
The key is for the door.
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