doorway

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BrE /ˈdɔːrweɪ/ AmE /ˈdɔːrwɛɪ/

noun en → es

1 ENTRYWAY [singular] A2

the space between the door and its frame, or a passage through which you can enter or leave a room or building

puerta, entrada, vano de la puerta

  • the doorway to somewhere

Collocations doorway to the kitchen · doorway into a room

  • She stood in the doorway watching him.

    Ella se quedó en el umbral observándolo.

2 ARCHITECTURE [singular] B1

a structure that forms an entrance to a building or room, often decorated with columns or other architectural features

portal, arco de entrada, vano decorativo

  • the doorway of somewhere

Collocations doorway of a church · doorway to a palace

  • The doorway was adorned with intricate carvings.

    El portal estaba adornado con elaborados grabados.