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ports

[/pɔːrts/]
nounpl: ports
portos
1. A harbor or haven; a place on the coast where ships may moor in shelter
The ship arrived at one of the busiest ports in the world.
O navio chegou em um dos portos mais movimentados do mundo.
2. A town or city possessing a harbor; a port city
Many ports along the Atlantic coast have rich maritime histories.
Muitos portos ao longo da costa do Atlântico têm histórias marítimas ricas.
3. An opening in a ship's side for cargo or passengers
The cargo was loaded through the ports on the starboard side.
A carga foi carregada através das aberturas no lado de bombordo.
4. A connection point on a computer or electronic device
Connect the USB cable to one of the USB ports on your computer.
Conecte o cabo USB a uma das portas USB do seu computador.
5. The left side of a ship (also called larboard)
The port side of the vessel was damaged in the collision.
O lado de bombordo do navio foi danificado na colisão.
Synonyms
harborshavensanchoragesdocksterminals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
portos
Standard term for maritime harbors and connection points
Portugal
portos
Standard term; Portugal has historically significant ports like Porto and Lisboa
General Brazilian
portas (de computador)
When referring to computer ports, sometimes called 'portas' in technical contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

any port in a storm - qualquer porto numa tempestade (accept any solution in difficult times)
come into port - chegar ao porto (arrive safely)
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