vino de Oporto
/bino de opoɾto/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "port wine" is translated into Spanish as vino de Oporto. If unsure, use vino de Oporto. Wiktionary also lists oporto.
Meaning: A type of fortified wine traditionally made in Portugal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| vino de Oporto | /bino de opoɾto/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| oporto | /oˈpoɾto/ | masculine |
This term refers to the specific type of fortified wine that is traditionally produced in Portugal.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase vino de Oporto literally translates to "wine of Porto".
How does it change in a sentence?
Because vino is a masculine noun, you must use the masculine article el when referring to the wine, as in el vino de Oporto.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, if you are at a restaurant and simply ask for 'el puerto', the waiter will likely direct you to the nearest dock or harbor rather than bringing you a drink.
- The term Oporto is actually a Portuguese-influenced way of naming the city, derived from the Portuguese 'o Porto', which literally means 'the Porto'.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, you can simply say oporto instead of vino de Oporto without losing any meaning.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué tipo de vino de Oporto marida bien con un buen queso azul?Which type of port wine pairs well with a good blue cheese?
- ¿Tienen vinos de Oporto añejos?Do you have aged port wines?
- Me encanta el sabor dulce y afrutado del vino de Oporto.I love the sweet and fruity taste of port wine.
- Me gusta mucho el vino de Oporto.I really like port wine.
- ¿Tienes un vino de Oporto para la cena?Do you have a port wine for dinner?
- El vino de Oporto es muy dulce.Port wine is very sweet.
Example conversation
María and Javier are at a restaurant choosing drinks.
- MaríaJavier, ¿qué quieres beber?Javier, what do you want to drink?
- JavierMe gustaría un vino de Oporto, por favor.I would like a port wine, please.
- MaríaEs una buena elección.It is a good choice.
- JavierSí, es mi favorito.Yes, it is my favorite.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “port wine” translations and entries oporto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Oporto, de, oporto, vino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
