porta
door
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈpɔrta/
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Cultural Note
Italian front doors ('portone' for building entrance, 'porta' for apartment door) are typically heavy and well-secured with multiple locks. The expression 'a porte chiuse' (behind closed doors) means in private. 'Porta' is also related to the verb 'portare' (to carry/bring), sharing the Latin root for passage.
📝 Example Sentences
Qualcuno bussa alla porta.
Someone is knocking at the door.
Chiudi la porta a chiave quando esci.
Lock the door when you go out.
La porta del bagno è rotta.
The bathroom door is broken.