abertura — meaning in English
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English meaning
- anthesis noun The event of a flower opening.
- aperture noun A small opening, gap, or hole, especially one that lets light or something else pass through.
- opening noun A gap or hole that allows passage or access.
- overture noun A first approach or proposal made to start talks or a relationship.
- port noun A town or harbour where ships load, unload, or shelter.
- slot noun A narrow opening or groove designed to fit something into, or an assigned place in a schedule or sequence.
Senses
abertura is used for these senses in English:
- anthesis (botany) The event of a flower opening.
- overture (music) A musical introduction to a longer piece of music or a dramatic work (such as a play, an opera, or a motion picture). [from 17th c.]
- port (nautical) Of or relating to port, the left-hand side of a vessel when facing the bow.
- port (nautical, aviation, uncountable) The left-hand side of a vessel, including aircraft, when one is facing the front. Used to unambiguously refer to directions relative to the vessel structure, rather than to a person or object on board.
- port An opening where a connection (such as with a pipe) is made.
- port (US, government, and, law) To transfer a voucher or subsidy from one jurisdiction to another.
- slot A narrow depression, perforation, or aperture; especially, one for the reception of a piece fitting or sliding into it.