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Definition of oporto
oporto
/oʊˈpɔːr.toʊ/
O · por · to
oporto Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
7
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The traditional English name for Porto, the second-largest city in Portugal, located along the Douro River estuary in southwestern Europe and globally renowned for its historic architecture and the production of Port wine.
Example
"During our culinary tour of Portugal, we spent three wonderful days exploring the historic wine cellars of Oporto."
Synonyms
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Oporto is the traditional English exonym for the Portuguese city of Porto; in modern usage, 'Porto' is increasingly preferred even in English contexts.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Portuguese 'O Porto', meaning 'the port', reflecting the city's historical and ongoing importance as a major maritime and trading hub.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Oporto. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/oporto