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portada

por-TAH-dah/porˈtaða/

cover, front page

Also: title page
NounfA2
A brightly colored, closed storybook lying flat, showing only its illustrated front cover.

📝 In Action

Me encanta el diseño de la portada de este libro.

A2

I love the design of this book's cover.

La noticia del accidente está en la portada de todos los periódicos.

B1

The news of the accident is on the front page of all the newspapers.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • portada llamativa – eye-catching cover
  • portada a color – color cover

homepage, main page

Also: landing page
NounfB1
A minimalist tablet device displaying a screen that features a large, central illustration of a welcoming house and garden, representing a homepage.

📝 In Action

Haz clic aquí para volver a la portada del sitio web.

B1

Click here to return to the website's homepage.

La portada de la aplicación muestra las noticias más importantes.

B2

The app's main page shows the most important news.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • página principal (main page)

Common Collocations

  • diseñar la portada – to design the homepage

façade, portal

NounfC1formal
The grand, ornate front entrance and façade of a simple, colorful public building.

📝 In Action

La portada gótica de la catedral es una obra maestra de la escultura.

C1

The Gothic façade of the cathedral is a masterpiece of sculpture.

Estudiamos la portada barroca del palacio.

C1

We studied the baroque main entrance of the palace.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • fachada (façade)
  • entrada (entrance)

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Quick Quiz: portada

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'portada' in the context of architecture?

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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin root *porta* (meaning 'door' or 'gate'), combined with the suffix *-ada*. This origin explains why 'portada' refers to the main entrance or face—it's literally the 'doorway' or first point of contact for a book, website, or building.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: portadaItalian: portata

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'portada' and 'cubierta'?

'Portada' specifically means the *front* cover or the face where the title is. 'Cubierta' is a more general word for the entire cover or protective wrapping of a book, including the front, back, and spine.

Can I use 'página principal' instead of 'portada' for a website?

Yes, absolutely! 'Página principal' (main page) is a very common and clear synonym for 'portada' when talking about websites or apps.