Also means
doorman
Usage Note
Portiere has two main meanings: in football (soccer) it is the goalkeeper, and in a building it is the doorman or concierge. The feminine form portiera more commonly means 'car door', so context is essential. The plural portieri is regular.
Examples
"Il portiere ha parato il rigore."
Natural Translation
The goalkeeper saved the penalty.
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