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    Porto (en. Port)

    /ˈpoɾto/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Place where goods are loaded and unloaded.
    The port of Barcelona is one of the most important in Europe.
    El porto de Barcelona es uno de los más importantes de Europa.
    Town or city located on the shore of a sea or navigable river.
    The city's port is known for its maritime atmosphere.
    El porto de la ciudad es conocido por su ambiente marítimo.
    Establishment where seafood is sold.
    They sell the freshest seafood at the port.
    En el porto venden los mariscos más frescos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'portus', which means 'port' or 'place where ships dock'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    entry port
    Place where goods enter the country.
    puerto de entrada
    to throw away the port
    Expression that means to waste an opportunity.
    tirar el porto

    Related Words

    importation
    Action of bringing goods into the country.
    importación
    exportation
    Action of sending goods out of the country.
    exportación
    maritime
    Pertaining to or related to the sea.
    marítimo

    Slang Meanings

    Young person who works at the port helping with goods.
    That guy is a port, he is always carrying boxes.
    Ese chico es porto, siempre está cargando cajas.
    Person who spends a lot of time engaged in fishing or sea activities.
    He is a port at heart, he lives near the sea.
    Él es un porto de corazón, vive cerca del mar.