Portuguese · Travel & Places
Aeroporto
[/aeroˈpoʁtu/]
Airport
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A place where aircraft take off and land.
Lugar onde aviões decolam e pousam.
Example
Preciso chegar ao aeroporto às seis.
I need to arrive at the airport by six.
Etymology
'Aeroporto' is derived from the combination of the Greek word 'aero' (air) and the Portuguese word 'porto' (port), reflecting its function as a terminal for air traffic.
How & Where It’s Used
Primarily a formal term used in travel and transportation contexts, 'aeroporto' is encountered in both spoken and written forms. It has a uniform application across Portuguese-speaking countries.