How to Say ‘Right into the top corner!’ in Spain Spanish
¡Por la escuadra!
por lah es-KWAH-drah
[por lah es-KWAH-drah]
💬 Usage Tip: escuadra literally means a builder's square, the right-angled tool, which is why it names the top corner of the goal. You won't guess the meaning from the word alone.
Phrase Breakdown
Por
[por]
into, through (location)
Indicates where the ball goes in.
Entró por la ventana.
It came in through the window.
la
[lah]
the
A definite article used before a feminine singular noun.
«La» gente en esa empresa parece amable.
The people in that company seem kind.
escuadra
[es-KWAH-drah]
top corner (of the goal)
Literally 'set square'; in football, the upper corner of the net.
El balón entró en la escuadra.
The ball went into the top corner.
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