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How to Say ‘It's the doorway’ in Spain Spanish

Es el portal

ess ehl por-TAHL

[ess ehl por-TAHL]

💬 Usage Tip: portal means the street door or entrance of an apartment building, not a gate or a website portal.

Phrase Breakdown

Es

[ess]

it is

Used to state or confirm a time or arrangement.

Example

La reserva Es a las nueve.

The reservation is at nine.

el

[ehl]

the

A definite article used before a masculine singular noun.

Example

«El» ambiente en la oficina es agradable.

The atmosphere in the office is pleasant.

portal

[por-TAHL]

doorway / building entrance

Noun for the main street door of an apartment building.

Example

Te espero en el portal.

I'll wait for you at the entrance.

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