Pronunciation: ˌ po ̇ r-t ə - ' r ē -( ˌ )k ō , ˌ pwer-t ō -
Variant: or formerly Por · to Rico \ ˌ po ̇ r-t ə , ˌ po ̇ r-t ō \
Function: geographical name
island W. Indies E of Hispaniola; a self-governing commonwealth in union with the U.S. capital San Juan area 3435 sq mi (8931 sq km ), pop 3,808,610
– Puerto Ri · can \ ' r ē -k ə n \ adjective or noun