This is the 864th most frequent Portuguese word.
porta
"Porta" means "door" in English.
Here, 'porta' refers to a physical door, an entry or exit to a room or building.
Eu fechei a porta ao sair.
I closed the door when leaving.
In this context, 'porta' is used metaphorically to mean a gateway or means to achieve something.
Essa oportunidade é a porta para o sucesso.
This opportunity is the door to success.
Here, 'porta' describes the door of a specific item, emphasizing its attribute as a part of furniture.