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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.”

noun
1
Port wine, a sweet fortified wine, or a similar wine made in that style.
"They finished the meal with a glass of porto."
2
The city of Porto in northern Portugal, source of the wine's name.
"We spent a weekend exploring the riverside cafes of Porto."

How to use porto

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the Portuguese city or the fortified wine named after it.

Easily confused with

Word forms

portos plural, Portos plural

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Etymology

From Portuguese Porto, the city that gave port wine its name.

Origin: Portuguese

porto français

Frequently asked questions

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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