Sapo

Sapo is a term that appears in several contexts, most notably as a common name for certain amphibians in Romance languages, as an acronym for a Portuguese internet portal, and as a geographical designation in the Iberian Peninsula.

In Spanish, Portuguese and Galician, sapo refers to the true toad, a member of the family Bufonidae. These amphibians are characterized by dry, warty skin, short legs and a terrestrial lifestyle, although they breed in aquatic environments. Species commonly called sapo in the Iberian Peninsula include the common toad (Bufo bufo) and the Iberian midwife toad (Alytes obstetricans). The name is used in folklore and popular culture, where sapos are often associated with magical transformations and cautionary tales.

SAPO (Serviço de Apoio ao Portal Online) is a prominent Portuguese web portal launched in 1995. Operated by Altice Portugal, it provides a range of services such as email, news aggregation, search, weather forecasts and entertainment content. The portal has played a significant role in the development of the Portuguese internet landscape, offering localized digital services and acting as a gateway for Portuguese‑language users. Over the years SAPO has expanded its offerings to include mobile applications, streaming platforms and e‑commerce solutions.

Geographically, Sapo designates a small river in Catalonia, Spain, flowing through the municipality of Les Cartes. The river contributes to the regional hydrography and supports local ecosystems, feeding into larger watercourses that eventually reach the Mediterranean Sea. Although modest in size, the Sapo River is part of a network of waterways that shape the agricultural and environmental character of the surrounding area.