portale
/porˈta.le/masculine
The English word portal is translated into Italian as portale.
The word portale is a masculine noun used to describe an entry point.
Meaning: entry point (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of portale is portali (portals).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /porˈta.le/.
Did you know?
- In Italian medical terminology, portale is used to describe the 'portal vein', a crucial vessel that carries blood from the digestive organs to the liver.
- In Italian, the word for 'goal' in sports is porta, but a goalkeeper is called a portiere, which literally means 'doorkeeper'.
- While an English speaker might use 'portal' for any entrance, an Italian speaker usually reserves portale for grand, impressive, or monumental openings.
Examples in context
- Tom trovò un portale per un'altra dimensione.Tom found a portal to another dimension.This sentence shows how to use portale when describing a portal to another dimension.Tatoeba #10451433 by Guybrush88, translation #10196336 by ddnktr
- La mia scrivania diventa un portale verso nuovi mondi dopo il tramonto.My desk becomes a portal to new worlds after sunset.This sentence demonstrates using portale in a metaphorical sense regarding a desk becoming a way to new worlds.Tatoeba #13175490 by Nuel, translation #13175489 by Nuel
- Il portale della cattedrale è magnifico.The portal of the cathedral is magnificent.
- Puoi accedere al nostro portale online tramite il sito ufficiale dell'azienda.You can access our online portal through the official company website.
- Ho trovato un nuovo sito sulla tecnologia, è un vero portale di informazioni!I found a new technology website, it's a real information portal!
- Il portale d'ingresso è decorato con marmo bianco.The entrance portal is decorated with white marble.
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Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are playing a fantasy video game together.
- SofiaDove dobbiamo andare adesso, Alessandro?Where do we have to go now, Alessandro?
- AlessandroDobbiamo trovare il portale magico.We need to find the magic portal.
- SofiaL'ho visto! È proprio dietro quell'albero.I saw it! It is right behind that tree.
- AlessandroOttimo, attraversiamolo subito.Great, let's cross it immediately.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “portal” translations and entries portale, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries portale, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
