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puerta de embarque means boarding gate — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 16, 2025

✈️ Travel Spanish

puerta de embarque

noun • /[PWER-tah dehm-BAR-keh]/

boarding gate

Example:

La puerta de embarque cambió a la veintidós.

The boarding gate changed to twenty-two.

🧠 What does puerta de embarque mean?

The Spanish phrase "puerta de embarque" translates to "boarding gate" in English. It refers to the specific designated area in an airport where passengers board their aircraft. You'll see it clearly marked on your boarding pass and on screens throughout the airport.

📚 Extra examples

  • ¿Cuál es nuestra puerta de embarque?
    What is our boarding gate?
  • La puerta de embarque cierra en 15 minutos.
    The boarding gate closes in 15 minutes.
  • Por favor, diríjase a la puerta de embarque número 5.
    Please proceed to boarding gate number 5.
  • Hay una larga fila en la puerta de embarque.
    There's a long line at the boarding gate.
  • La puerta de embarque está justo al lado de la tienda duty-free.
    The boarding gate is right next to the duty-free shop.

💡 Did You Know?

In some Spanish-speaking countries, you might hear the term "sala de embarque" which refers to the boarding area or waiting lounge near the gate.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "puerta de embarque"

Synonyms: embarque (boarding), salida (departure/exit)

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'boarding gate' in Spanish?
The Spanish translation of 'boarding gate' is 'puerta de embarque'.
How do you pronounce 'puerta de embarque' in Spanish?
It's pronounced 'pwer-ta de em-bar-ke'. The 'u' in 'puerta' sounds like the 'oo' in 'moon'. The 'e' in 'de' is a short 'e' like in 'bed'. The 'a' in 'embarque' is pronounced as 'ah'.
How do you use 'puerta de embarque' in a sentence?
Here are some examples: '¿Cuál es nuestra puerta de embarque?' (What is our boarding gate?), or 'La puerta de embarque cierra en 15 minutos.' (The boarding gate closes in 15 minutes).
What is the English translation of 'puerta de embarque'?
'Puerta de embarque' translates to 'boarding gate' in English.
Does 'puerta de embarque' change for gender or number?
'Puerta' is feminine and singular. While it could theoretically be pluralized ('puertas de embarque'), it's most commonly used in the singular to refer to a specific gate number.
Is 'puerta de embarque' common in everyday Spanish?
While not an everyday phrase, it's very common in the context of travel and you'll hear it frequently in airports in Spanish-speaking countries.
Does 'puerta de embarque' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'puerta de embarque' has a very straightforward meaning and is not associated with any slang or double meanings.
Is 'puerta de embarque' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the term 'puerta de embarque' is universally understood and used across both Spain and Latin America.

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