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portal

[/ˈpɔːrtəl/]
nounmasculinepl: portals
portal
1. A large and imposing entrance or gate, typically to a building
The cathedral's grand portal was decorated with intricate carvings.
O portal grandioso da catedral era decorado com entalhes intricados.
2. A website or service providing access to information or resources on the internet
The university portal allows students to check their grades online.
O portal da universidade permite que os alunos verifiquem suas notas online.
3. A doorway or entrance, literally or figuratively
Education is a portal to success.
A educação é um portal para o sucesso.
4. A magical or supernatural entrance to another world or dimension
The wizard opened a portal to a mystical realm.
O mago abriu um portal para um reino místico.
Synonyms
entrancegatewaydoorwaythresholdentry
Antonyms
exitdeparture

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
portal
Standard usage for both architectural and digital contexts
Portugal
portal
Standard usage; may also use 'pórtico' for architectural context

Related Idioms & Phrases

portal to success
portal to the future
open a portal
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