Also means
mountain pass
Usage Note
Puerto covers a sea port and, in mountain contexts, a high-altitude pass or col — a fact that surprises many learners. It is related to puerta (door) through Latin portus. Puerto also appears in compound place names throughout the Spanish-speaking world.
Examples
"El barco llegó al puerto esta mañana."
Natural Translation
The ship arrived at the port this morning.
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