puerto
masc.noun
1. port, harbor
place on the coast where ships dock
Common combinations
- puerto comercial — commercial port
- puerto natural — natural harbor
- entrar en puerto — enter the harbor
- El barco entró en puerto al amanecer.The ship entered the harbor at dawn.
- El puerto está lleno de barcos pesqueros.The port is full of fishing boats.
- El puerto de la ciudad recibe muchos cruceros.The city’s port receives many cruise ships.
2. mountain pass
pass through a mountain range
Common combinations
- puerto alto — high mountain pass
- subir un puerto — climb a pass
- coronar un puerto — reach the top of a pass
- El coche cruzó el puerto de montaña.The car crossed the mountain pass.
- Los ciclistas subieron un puerto muy duro.The cyclists climbed a very difficult pass.
- La nieve cerró el puerto durante dos días.Snow closed the pass for two days.
3. port, socket
connection point on a computer or device
Common combinations
- puerto USB — USB port
- puerto de red — network port
- puerto de carga — charging port
- Conecta el cable al puerto USB.Connect the cable to the USB port.
- Este ordenador tiene cuatro puertos de red.This computer has four network ports.
- El puerto de carga está roto.The charging port is broken.
Same root
Phrases with this word
puerto de montañapuerto deportivopuerto francopuerto de escala