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Meaning of "Oporto" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OPORTO

Oporto  [əˈpɔːtəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OPORTO

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Oporto is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OPORTO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Oporto

Porto

Porto is the second-largest city in Portugal, after Lisbon, and one of the major urban areas in Southern Europe and the capital of the second major great urban area in Portugal.The urban area of Porto, which extends beyond the administrative limits of the city, has a population of 1.3 million in an area of 389 km2, making it the second-largest urban area in Portugal. The Porto Metropolitan Area includes an estimated 2 million people. It is recognized as a Gamma- level global city by the Globalization and World Cities Study Group, being one of five cities on the Iberian Peninsula with global city status,. Located along the Douro river estuary in northern Portugal, Porto is one of the oldest European centres, and registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1996. Its settlement dates back many centuries, when it was an outpost of the Roman Empire. Its Latin name, Portus Cale, has been referred to as the origin for the name "Portugal", based on transliteration and oral evolution from Latin. In Portuguese the name of the city is spelled with a definite article as "o Porto".

Definition of Oporto in the English dictionary

The definition of Oporto in the dictionary is a port in NW Portugal, near the mouth of the Douro River: the second largest city in Portugal, famous for port wine. Pop: 263 131 Portuguese name: Porto.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OPORTO


auto
ˈɔːtəʊ
bonito
bəˈniːtəʊ
burrito
bəˈriːtəʊ
dato
ˈdɑːtəʊ
finito
fɪˈniːtəʊ
incognito
ˌɪnkɒɡˈniːtəʊ
Ito
ˈiːtəʊ
legato
lɪˈɡɑːtəʊ
Leto
ˈliːtəʊ
magneto
mæɡˈniːtəʊ
Maputo
məˈpuːtəʊ
mojito
məˈhiːtəʊ
mosquito
məˈskiːtəʊ
Pluto
ˈpluːtəʊ
quarto
ˈkwɔːtəʊ
Quito
ˈkiːtəʊ
tenuto
tɪˈnjuːtəʊ
Tito
ˈtiːtəʊ
tomato
təˈmɑːtəʊ
veto
ˈviːtəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OPORTO

Opium Wars
opiumism
opobalsam
opodeldoc
opopanax
oporice
opossum
opossum block
opossum shrimp
opotherapy
opp.
Oppenheimer

WORDS THAT END LIKE OPORTO

Andrea del Sarto
concerto
del Sarto
demy quarto
double concerto
esparto
foolscap quarto
hitherto
piano concerto
Porto
royal quarto
Sarto
Suharto
super royal quarto
thitherto

Synonyms and antonyms of Oporto in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Oporto» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OPORTO

Find out the translation of Oporto to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Oporto from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Oporto» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

波尔图
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Oporto
570 millions of speakers

English

Oporto
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पोर्टो
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بورتو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Порту
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Porto
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Oporto
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Porto
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Oporto
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Oporto
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オポルト
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

포르토
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Oporto
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Oporto
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஒபர்டோ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पोर्टो
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Oporto
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Oporto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Porto
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

порту
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Porto
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Πόρτο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Porto
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Porto
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Oporto
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Oporto

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OPORTO»

The term «Oporto» is quite widely used and occupies the 36.188 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OPORTO» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Oporto» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Oporto» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Oporto

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OPORTO»

Discover the use of Oporto in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Oporto and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Oporto, old and new
MACKENZIE, DRISCOLL & CO. - HIS firm was established in Oporto II by Mr. Kenneth Mackenzie, who had previously been a sherry shipper from Cadiz, and for many years known to the wine trade Mr. Mackenzie is a native of Banfi'shire, ...
Charles Sellers
2
Representation Made by Offley, Webber, & Forrester of ...
There is no such body, but the paper was taken to itself by the British Association —which Association held a meeting, and agreed that the paper should be sub mitted to the Trade__ the British Trade of Oporto, generally. Invitations were sent  ...
Offley, Webber & Forrester, 1845
3
Second Representation Made by Offley, Webber, & Forrester of ...
James Dow'& Co. The most I/lusl-rious and Exalted Baron of Provezenda, and the other Itlustrious Illembers of the Commission of Coca: qftke D0ur0-—-Oporto , February 24th, 1845. exported from Oporto to Great Britain in 1844. SHIPPERS.
Offley, Webber & Forrester, 1846
4
Third Representation Made by Offley, Webber, & Forrester of ...
To Their Correspondents, Respecting the Recent Discussions on the Subject of Port-wine. PILPIBIES RELATING TO THE IMPROVEMENT 011 THE NHYVIGHUTIOFIOI'TEIE BJVWMRJDOUIHJ FROM ITS MOUTH TO THE BABCL an ...
‎1847
5
Oporto, Old and New; Being a Historical Record of the Port ...
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed.
Charles Sellers, 2012
6
Global Universities and Urban Development: Case Studies and ...
In light of this debate, the specific relationship between the university and the city of Oporto cannot be separated from the process of change taking place in the university itself, or from the process of change in urban planning in the city.
Wim Wiewel, David C. Perry, 2008
7
Portogallo. Nuovo Millennio. Ediz. Inglese
Indeed, if we are to believe the writings of long ago and in the natural evolutionary processes of a language, it really is not so far-fetched to suppose that Portucale (now Oporto) could well have been the original name of this country. Oporto is ...
Aa. Vv., 2006
8
Oporto, Old and New. Being a Historical Record of the Port ...
This varied collection includes material that gives readers a 19th century view of the world.
Charles Sellers, Herbert Edward Harper, 2011
9
Historical Dictionary of Portugal
In terms of public acclaim and book sales in Portugal, his most consistently popular work in print continues to be his survey, Historia de Portugal, in several volumes, published in many editions since the early 1970s. OPORTO, CITY OF. Known ...
Douglas L. Wheeler, Walter C. Opello, 2010
10
The United Service Magazine
Ld. John Hay 78 I'apt. Arthur Fanshawe , 18 Com. Sir W. Dick-on, Bt. 46 Capt. Nicholas Lockyer, C.B. 6 Lieut. II. James . 10 Lieut. R. t.owry . 78 Capt. D. II. Markay , Lisbon off Oporto Lisbon Oporto Lisbon off Oporto ditto Lisbon, expected home.
‎1834

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OPORTO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Oporto is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Spanish drought cooperation with Portugal set for improvement
... more in terms of monitoring and coordinating situations of drought at the 3rd Water Basin Environment Conference held in Oporto on Monday ... «The Portugal News, Jul 15»
2
Sonae Sierra appoints Alexandre Fernandes as new Head of Assset …
... in addition to an MBA from the University of Oporto and Advanced Management Program from the Instituto de Empresa in Madrid. Since joining Sonae Sierra, ... «Property Magazine International, Jul 15»
3
Ricardo Quaresma se marcha del Oporto tras recuperar su mejor nivel
El extremo portugués Ricardo Quaresma confirmó su salida del Oporto, una marcha que se produce después de un año y medio al servicio de ... «Meridiano, Jul 15»
4
British American Tavern Hunky Dory Primes For Fall Opening
... Austin-based architect Michael Hsu (known locally for Uchi Houston and Oporto Fooding House) with flow and function in mind so the double ... «Eater, Jul 15»
5
Sneak peek: Eagerly anticipated Midtown restaurant sets opening …
... a host of promising new arrivals like cocktail bar Spare Key, tapas restaurant Oporto Fooding House & Wine and sweets shop Fluff Bake Bar. «CultureMap Houston, Jul 15»
6
Spanish drought cooperation 'will do better'
... monitoring and coordinating situations of drought at the 3rd Water Basin Environment Conference held in Oporto on Monday and attended by ... «The Portugal News, Jul 15»
7
Southern California show returns in September
In addition to in-water boats and booths, there will be more than 40 exhibitors on shore, both on the Boardwalk and on Via Oporto. Attendees ... «Trade Only Today, Jul 15»
8
Sara Carbonero e Iker Casillas en Oporto: primeras fotos
Tras la marcha del ex portero del Real Madrid al Oporto, la pequeña familia formada por Sara Carbonero, Iker Casillas y el pequeño Martín ya ... «Zeleb Mx, Jul 15»
9
Cita en Oporto entre Mendes y los emisarios de Manchester
Se produjo en Oporto, lejos de los focos de Valencia, con la intención de cerrar los detalles de una oferta que le van a poner encima de la ... «levante.emv.com, Jul 15»
10
Divisive freeway servo set to open
Last Thursday a spokesman for AA Holdings told The News the southbound centre had three food outlets – McDonald's, Oporto, and Oliver's ... «Mornington Peninsula News, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Oporto [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/oporto>. May 2024 ».
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