Vinho do Porto
Port Wine
Language note: The 'nh' in Vinho gives a sound similar to 'ñ' in Spanish.
Culture note: A fortified wine produced exclusively in the Douro Valley, it's Portugal's most famous export.
Context: Discuss a traditional Portuguese drink you want to try on your trip.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Vinho
[Veen-yoh]
Wine
An alcoholic beverage made from fermented grapes.
O vinho do Porto é doce e fortificado.
Port wine is sweet and fortified.
do
[doo]
of
A preposition used to indicate part of a whole or belonging.
O livro do professor é interessante.
The professor's book is interesting.
Porto
[Pohr-too]
Porto
A type of fortified wine exclusively produced in the Douro Valley in the northern provinces of Portugal.
O Porto é servido frequentemente como vinho de sobremesa.
Port is often served as a dessert wine.
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