guardavallas
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USAGE NOTE
The plural of "guardavallas" is "guardavallas."
el guardavallas, la guardavallas
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (sports) (South America)
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
a. goalkeeper
El guardavallas del Manchester hizo paradas espectaculares.Manchester's goalkeeper made spectacular saves.
b. goalie (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Arantxa es la guardavallas del equipo de hockey de la escuela.Arantxa is the goalie of the school's hockey team.
el guardavalla, la guardavalla
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
2. (sports) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. goalkeeper
Hidalgo fue proclamada mejor guardavalla del torneo.Hidalgo was proclaimed best goalkeeper of the tournament.
b. goalie (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Los buenos guardavallas son ágiles y rápidos.Good goalies are agile and fast.
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