zaguan

θaˈɣwan

Definitions

1. noun

A small entrance or doorway, typically opening onto a courtyard in a Spanish colonial house.

“The family entered through the zaguan into the warm living room.”

2. noun

A covered entrance to a house or building, often used to store goods or animals.

“The zaguan served as a sheltered space for the family’s livestock.”

Synonyms

  • porch
  • vestibule

Antonyms

  • entranceway
  • exit