Porto
/ˈpoʁ.tu/masculine
Porto is the name of a city in Portugal in Portuguese.
When referring to the specific city in Portugal, the word is a proper noun and should be capitalized.
Meaning: city in Portugal (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The word porto literally means 'port' or 'harbor' in Portuguese.
Which one should you use?
While 'porto' (lowercase) can mean a generic port or harbor, 'Porto' (uppercase) refers specifically to the city in northern Portugal.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Porto is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈpoʁ.tu/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- Though Porto is a city, it is often referred to as A Invicta, meaning 'The Unconquered', because it successfully resisted several sieges throughout history.
- The world-famous 'Port wine' is named after the city of Porto because it was the primary port from which the wine was exported to England.
- In Portuguese, the phrase porto seguro literally means 'safe port' but is used idiomatically to describe a person or place that provides emotional security.
Examples in context
- Porto Alegre é uma cidade bonita.Porto Alegre is a beautiful city.This sentence shows how Porto is used within the name of the city Porto Alegre.Tatoeba #2603995 by PauloSamuel, translation #2603998 by PauloSamuel
- Se fores ao Porto, dás-me uma boleia?If you're going to Porto, can you give me a ride?This sentence uses Porto to refer to a destination.Tatoeba #7004009 by iart61, translation #9178611 by Nylez
- O Brasil jogou com a França em Porto Alegre.Brazil played against France in Porto Alegre.Tatoeba #2553217 by alexmarcelo, translation #5882277 by mailohilohi
- Eu visitei a cidade do Porto.I visited the city of Porto.
- Porto é uma das cidades mais bonitas de Portugal.Porto is one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal.
- Eu estou indo para o Porto amanhã.I am going to Porto tomorrow.
- Você já foi ao Porto?Have you been to Porto?
- Eu adoro Porto, é uma cidade incrível!I love Porto, it's an amazing city!
- Eu vou ao Porto no próximo fim de semana.I'm going to Porto next weekend.
- O que achaste do Porto?What did you think of Porto?
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Beatriz and Lucas are planning a trip to Portugal.
- BeatrizQueres visitar o Porto?Do you want to visit Porto?
- LucasSim, eu adoro o Porto.Yes, I love Porto.
- BeatrizVamos ficar no Porto por três dias.We will stay in Porto for three days.
- LucasParece um ótimo plano, Beatriz.That sounds like a great plan, Beatriz.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “porto” translations and entries Porto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
