porto

Definitions of porto
  1. noun
    a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
    synonyms: portuale
    see moresee less
    types:
    scalo
    any port where a ship stops except its home port
  2. noun
    a safe place
    synonyms: albergo, asilo, nicchia, protezione, ricetto, ricorso, ricovero, rifugio, riparo
    see moresee less
    type of:
    comprensorio, plaga
    a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
  3. noun
    a shelter from danger or hardship
    synonyms: albergo, asilo, nicchia, protezione, ricetto, ricorso, ricovero, rifugio, riparo, santuario
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘porto'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family