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    Portales (en. Portals)

    por-ta-les

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Structure that supports a roof and is often open on its sides.
    The city portals are very characteristic.
    Los portales de la ciudad son muy característicos.
    Main entrance of a building, often decorated.
    The portal of the palace has beautiful reliefs.
    El portal del palacio tiene hermosos relieves.
    Hallway or covered space that connects areas.
    We meet at the portal of the shopping mall.
    Nos encontramos en el portal del centro comercial.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'portālis', related to 'porta' which means door.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    under the porticoes
    In a covered place that provides protection against rain or sun.
    bajo los portales
    access portal
    Entrance to a system or place, often digital.
    portal de acceso

    Related Words

    portal
    Main entrance of a building.
    portal
    arcade
    Structure with arches that forms a passage.
    arcada
    portico
    Portion of a building that projects forward and is supported by columns.
    pórtico

    Slang Meanings

    Terrace where one can socialize.
    See you at the portal for a drink.
    Nos vemos en el portal a tomar un trago.
    Meeting area for young people.
    The portal became the favorite place for the kids.
    El portal se volvió el lugar favorito para los chavos.