Spanish

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guardameta

Etymology

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Verb-object compound, composed of guarda (to keep; to guard (originally)) +‎ meta (goal).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɡwaɾdaˈmeta/ [ɡwaɾ.ð̞aˈme.t̪a]
  • Rhymes: -eta
  • Syllabification: guar‧da‧me‧ta

Noun

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guardameta m or f by sense (plural guardametas)

  1. goalkeeper (player that protects a goal)
    Synonym: portero

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