port

• Sustantivo que designa un lugar donde los barcos cargan y descargan mercancías, un tipo de vino fortificado, o un punto de conexión para dispositivos informáticos.

A noun referring to a place where ships load and unload cargo, or a type of fortified wine, or a connection point for a computer device.

1. A2formal

   A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload cargo.

   Puerto (lugar de carga y descarga)

   • The ship arrived at the port of Rotterdam.
   • The port handles millions of containers each year.
   • Fishing boats are docked at the small port.

   Sinónimosdockharborhavenmarinaseaport

2. Computer connectionB1formalIT

   A socket or interface on a computer for connecting devices.

   Puerto de computadora

   • Plug the USB cable into the port on the side of the laptop.
   • This computer has multiple HDMI ports.
   • The printer is connected to the parallel port.

   Sinónimosconnectorinterfacejackoutletsocket

3. Type of wineB2formal

   A strong, sweet, typically red wine from Portugal.

   Vino de Oporto

   • He ordered a glass of vintage port after dinner.
   • Port wine is often served with cheese.
   • She keeps a bottle of port for special occasions.

   Sinónimosoportoport wine

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de llevar o transportar algo de un lugar a otro, o de adaptar un programa de software para que funcione en otra plataforma.

A verb used to indicate the act of carrying or transporting something, or adapting software to run on a different platform.

1. B2formalIT

   To adapt or transfer software or data from one system or platform to another.

   Portar (software)

   • The developers ported the game to mobile devices.
   • We need to port the application to the new operating system.
   • They successfully ported the database to the cloud server.

   Sinónimosadaptconvertmigratemovetransfertranslate

2. C1formal

   To carry or transport something, especially in a formal or military context.

   portar

   • The soldiers ported their rifles during the parade.
   • He ported the heavy equipment across the field.
   • The crew ported the cargo onto the ship.

   Sinónimosbearcarryconveyhaulmovetotetransport