Portal (en. Portal)
/por'tal/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Opening that connects two environments or spaces.
The entrance of the house was decorated with flowers.
El portal de la casa estaba decorado con flores.
Website that serves as a gateway to other online resources.
I entered the news portal to read the latest articles.
Entré al portal de noticias para leer los últimos artículos.
Architectural structure that serves as the main entrance.
The portal of the church is impressive.
El portal de la iglesia es impresionante.
Etymology
From Latin 'portal', which means 'door' or 'entrance'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
gateway
Connection that allows access to other systems or places.
puerta de enlace
web portal
Homepage that directs to other sites on the internet.
portal web
to open a portal
To initiate a connection or access between two places.
abrir un portal
Related Words
entry
Place or means of access to a location.
entrada
threshold
Bottom of a door or entrance.
umbral
access
Opportunity or way to enter a place.
acceso
Slang Meanings
Quick access to information or online resources.
That portal is the best for getting information instantly.
Ese portal es el mejor para conseguir información al instante.
Game portal that connects players.
I registered on the portal to find friends to play with.
Me registré en el portal para encontrar amigos para jugar.