puerto
port / harbor / mountain pass
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈpweɾ.to/
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Cultural Note
In Spanish, 'puerto' means both a sea port and a mountain pass. Many Spanish cities are named after ports: Puerto de Santa María, Puerto Real. Mountain passes ('puertos') are a key feature of the Vuelta a España cycling race.
📝 Example Sentences
El puerto de Barcelona es uno de los más grandes del Mediterráneo.
The port of Barcelona is one of the largest in the Mediterranean.
Cruzamos el puerto de montaña antes del anochecer.
We crossed the mountain pass before nightfall.