El Portero

The Spanish phrase "el portero" translates to "goalkeeper" in English. To help you remember this, think of the phrase "the portal protector." Just like a portal guard in a fantasy story, the goalkeeper stands guard at the goal, protecting it from any intruding soccer balls that dare to pass through. Imagine Frodo from "The Lord of the Rings" standing at a goalpost, holding up a hand and saying, "You shall not pass!" That’s your "el portero" in action, valiantly defending the goal line. 🧤