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    Pórtico (en. Portico)

    /ˈpoɾ.ti.ko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Structure that serves as an entrance or access to a building, usually covered and supported by columns.
    The portico of the temple is impressive and decorated with sculptures.
    El pórtico del templo es impresionante y está decorado con esculturas.
    Part of the facade of a building that includes a corridor or a covered passageway.
    We took refuge in the portico when it started to rain.
    Nos refugiamos en el pórtico cuando comenzó a llover.
    Architectural element that provides shade and protection from the elements.
    The portico of the house provided us with a pleasant place to sit during the afternoons.
    El pórtico de la casa nos ofrecía un lugar agradable para sentarnos durante las tardes.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'porticus', which means 'portico' or 'corridor'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Entrance portico
    Access area to a building that is covered.
    pórtico de entrada
    Go out to the portico
    Refers to going out to the covered part of a building in front of the entrance.
    salir al pórtico

    Related Words

    Support
    Structure that keeps something standing.
    soporte
    Columns
    Vertical elements that support the structure of the portico.
    columnas
    Building
    Construction of buildings or structures.
    edificación

    Slang Meanings

    Portico as a temporary shelter.
    Here on the portico, the rain covers us for a while.
    Aquí en el pórtico, la lluvia nos cubre un rato.
    In some regions, portico is used to refer to the entryway of large houses.
    The portico of the mansion is very spacious.
    El pórtico de la mansión es muy amplio.