porche
/ˈpoɾt͡ʃe/masculine
The English word "porch" is translated into Spanish as porche. Wiktionary also lists pórtico.
Meaning: a covered and enclosed entrance to a building (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| porche | /ˈpoɾt͡ʃe/ | masculine |
| pórtico | /ˈpoɾtiko/ | masculine |
Both porche and pórtico refer to a porch, which is a covered and enclosed entrance to a building.
Which one should you use?
pórtico is used specifically for more formal, monumental or architectural entrances, such as those found on classical buildings.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the informal term la galería is used to refer to a porch, especially an enclosed one.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpoɾtʃe/
Did you know?
- In some Caribbean coastal areas, the concept of a porch is often merged into the term balcón, even if the structure is on the ground floor and not elevated.
- While porche and pórtico both come from the Latin porticus, porche actually entered Spanish through the Catalan language.
- In certain Latin American cultures, la galería functions more as a social living room than a mere entrance, acting as a primary space for cooling off and socializing.
Examples in context
- Dejé todo en el porche.I left everything on the porch.This sentence shows how to use porche to indicate where an object was left.Tatoeba #5648747 by arh, translation #5647062 by CK
- Tom está en el porche de atrás.Tom is on the back porch.This sentence uses porche to describe a person's location on a back porch.Tatoeba #4388747 by pchamorro, translation #2400212 by CK
- ¿Por qué no esperamos en el porche?Why don't we wait on the porch?This sentence uses porche to suggest waiting in a porch area.Tatoeba #9987956 by manufrutos, translation #9987750 by CK
- Me gusta sentarme en el porche a leer un libro en las tardes tranquilas.I like to sit on the porch and read a book on quiet afternoons.
- Los invitados se reunieron en la terraza para disfrutar del fresco de la noche.The guests gathered on the porch to enjoy the coolness of the night.
- Nos sentamos en el portal para charlar mientras disfrutamos del cálido atardecer.We sat on the porch to chat while enjoying the warm sunset.
- Organizamos una barbacoa en la galería y pasamos la tarde con amigos.We had a barbecue on the porch and spent the afternoon with friends.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are relaxing outside their home in the afternoon.
- Alejandro¿Quieres sentarte en el porche, María?Do you want to sit on the porch, María?
- MaríaSí, hace un día muy agradable.Yes, it is a very pleasant day.
- AlejandroTraeré algo de beber para nosotros.I will bring something to drink for us.
- MaríaGracias, Alejandro, te espero aquí.Thanks, Alejandro, I will wait for you here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “porch” translations and entries porche, pórtico, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries porche, pórtico, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
