A1 — Beginnernoun
porta
door, gate
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
ingressoaccessovarcoentratauscita
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
muroparetebarrieraostacolo
Usage note
'Porta' = door (building). 'Portone' = large main door/gate. 'Portello' = hatch. 'Bussare alla porta' = to knock on the door. 'Porta di casa' = front door. Also used in football: goal.
Example
"Potresti chiudere la porta? C'è corrente."
"Could you close the door? There's a draught."
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