portal

• Sustantivo que designa una entrada o puerta grande e impresionante, a menudo usada metafóricamente; también se emplea en informática para referirse a un sitio web que sirve como punto de partida hacia otros sitios, y en anatomía para una vena que lleva sangre al hígado.

A noun referring to a large and impressive entrance or gateway, often used metaphorically; also used in computing for a website that serves as a starting point to other sites, and in anatomy for a vein that carries blood to the liver.

1. Grand entranceB2formal

   A large, impressive, and often decorative doorway or gate, especially to a building of importance.

   Entrada principal o puerta monumental

   • The ancient cathedral had a magnificent stone portal.
   • They passed through the ornate portal into the palace courtyard.
   • The portal of the museum was flanked by marble columns.

   Sinónimosarchwaydoordoorwayentranceentrygategatewayportico

2. Website gatewayB1formalIT

   A website that serves as a starting point or entry point to a range of other resources or services on the internet.

   Portal de internet

   • The company launched a new news portal for its employees.
   • Many students use the university's online portal to access course materials.
   • This portal provides links to various government services.

   Sinónimosdirectorygatewayhubstarting point

3. Blood vesselC1formalmedical

   A short vein that carries blood from the digestive organs and spleen to the liver.

   Vena porta

   • The hepatic portal vein is a key part of the circulatory system.
   • Damage to the portal vein can cause serious health issues.
   • Blood flows through the portal system to be processed by the liver.

   Sinónimoshepatic portal veinportal vein