puerto

word

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Definition

A place on the coast where ships can dock to load or unload people or goods; also used in technology, it refers to a physical or virtual connection point for data transfer.

Usage & Nuances

In everyday speech, 'puerto' almost always means a harbor or seaport for ships. In tech contexts (like computers or networks), it means a 'port' for connections or data. Check the context to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

The ship is arriving at the puerto.

basic

We visited the big puerto on our trip.

basic

The boat stayed in the puerto overnight.

basic

My grandfather used to work at the puerto unloading fish.

natural

Can you check if the USB puerto is working on your computer?

natural

It’s always busy near the puerto when a cruise ship comes in.

natural