anteportal
nounmasculinetécnico/ɐ̃.tɨ.puɾ.ˈtaɫ/rare
an·te·por·tal
Definition
Architectural structure or space preceding a main portal, serving as a preliminary entrance.
The cloister served as an anteportal to the church.
The building renovation included the construction of a monumental anteportal.
Etymology
Do latim 'ante-' (antes de) + 'portalis' (relativo à porta).