porto
Porto (noun) means Port wine, a sweet fortified wine, or a similar wine made in that style. Example: “They finished the meal with a glass of porto.”
How to use porto
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the Portuguese city or the fortified wine named after it.
Word forms
portos plural, Portos plural
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They finished the meal with a glass of _____.
Etymology
From Portuguese Porto, the city that gave port wine its name.
Synonyms
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What does “porto” mean?
The word “porto” means port wine, a sweet fortified wine, or a similar wine made in that style. In plain terms, either the Portuguese city or the fortified wine named after it.
How do you use “porto” in a sentence?
Here is “porto” used in a sentence: “They finished the meal with a glass of porto.”
What is another word for “porto”?
Words with a similar meaning to “porto” include porto français.
What part of speech is “porto”?
“Porto” is a noun.
Where does the word “porto” come from?
The word “porto” comes from Portuguese. From Portuguese Porto, the city that gave port wine its name.
Is “porto” a common word?
“Porto” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “porto” have?
“Porto” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: port wine, a sweet fortified wine, or a similar wine made in that style.
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