porta
/ˈpɔʁ.tɐ/feminine
The English word "door" is porta in Portuguese.
porta is a feminine noun used to refer to a portal of entry into a building, room or vehicle.
Meaning: portal of entry into a building, room or vehicle (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of porta is as portas. When you want to say "of the door", the preposition de and the feminine article a contract into the single word da. Similarly, to say "on the door" or "at the door", the preposition em and the feminine article a contract into the single word na.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈpɔʁ.tɐ/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- The word porta is used in the phrase porta-voz, which literally means 'voice-door' but translates to 'spokesperson' in English.
- In certain Portuguese-speaking regions, 'porta-malas' is the word for a car 'trunk', which literally translates to 'luggage door'.
- The English word 'port' and the Portuguese porta share the same ancient root, as both come from a word meaning 'to pass through'.
Examples in context
- Eu bati a porta.I slammed the door.This sentence shows how to use porta when slamming it.Tatoeba #5877498 by bill, translation #5858256 by CK
- Vá abrir a porta.Go and open the door.This sentence uses porta in the context of opening it.Tatoeba #1149484 by tulio, translation #1455260 by CK
- Não abra a porta.Don't open the door.This sentence uses porta to give a command not to open it.Tatoeba #1292761 by alexmarcelo, translation #38986 by CK
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Example conversation
Beatriz and Rodrigo are entering their apartment.
- RodrigoBeatriz, a porta está aberta.Beatriz, the door is open.
- BeatrizSerá que o Rodrigo esqueceu?Did Rodrigo forget?
- RodrigoVou fechar a porta agora.I will close the door now.
- BeatrizObrigada, querido.Thank you, dear.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “door” translations and entries porta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries porta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
