puerto
/ˈpweɾto/masculine
The English phrase 'port' is translated into Spanish as puerto.
puerto is a masculine noun used to refer to a dock or a harbour.
Meaning: dock or harbour (noun)
Which one should you use?
While puerto refers to the physical harbour, a babor is the specific nautical term used to indicate the left-hand side of a vessel. Additionally, in the context of computing, the verb portar is used to adapt a program so that it works on a different platform.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of puerto is puertos.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpweɾto/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, puerto can refer to a mountain pass or a high point on a road, not just a maritime harbour.
- The word puerto is used in the term puerto seco to describe an inland terminal where containers are handled via rail or truck.
- The word puerto shares a common ancestor with the English word 'ferry', which relates to the concept of crossing water.
Examples in context
- El barco llegó al puerto.The boat arrived at the port.This sentence shows how to use puerto to describe a boat arriving at a location.Tatoeba #1909409 by hayastan, translation #12893706 by araneo
- El barco está en el puerto.The ship's in the port.This sentence shows the location of a ship using puerto.Tatoeba #3106058 by marcelostockle, translation #6627455 by Schuager
- Se estableció un puerto franco.A free port was established.This sentence demonstrates the use of puerto in the phrase for a free port.Tatoeba #2264592 by cueyayotl, translation #2264591 by _undertoad
- El comercio marítimo es esencial para el desarrollo del puerto.Maritime trade is essential for the development of the port.
- Este lugar es un puerto seguro para quienes buscan paz y tranquilidad.This place is a safe port for those seeking peace and tranquility.
- Mis abuelos llegaron a Valparaíso, un importante puerto marítimo en Chile.My grandparents arrived in Valparaíso, an important seaport in Chile.
- Recuerda presentar tu pasaporte en el puerto de entrada antes de ingresar al país.Remember to present your passport at the entry port before entering the country.
- ¡Vamos a pasar el fin de semana en el puerto!Let's spend the weekend at the port!
- 20 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are walking along the waterfront.
- MateoMira ese barco en el puerto.Look at that ship in the port.
- SofíaEs un barco muy grande, Mateo.It is a very large ship, Mateo.
- Mateo¿Crees que el puerto sea seguro?Do you think the port is safe?
- SofíaSí, parece un puerto muy tranquilo.Yes, it looks like a very quiet port.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “port” translations and entries puerto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries puerto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
