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    Portador (en. Carrier)

    /poɾ.ta'ðoɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Refers to the person who carries something, commonly used for objects or documents.
    The bearer of the letter arrived quickly.
    El portador de la carta llegó rápidamente.
    In medicine, it refers to someone who transports a pathogenic agent without showing symptoms.
    The patient is a carrier of the virus without showing signs of illness.
    El paciente es portador del virus sin mostrar signos de enfermedad.
    In the context of technology, it can refer to a device that carries data.
    The data carrier is essential for information transfer.
    El portador de datos es fundamental para la transferencia de información.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'portator', which means 'one who carries.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bearer of good news
    person who brings positive news.
    portador de buenas noticias
    bearer of load
    individual who transports heavy objects.
    portador de carga

    Related Words

    transport
    To move something from one place to another.
    transportar
    load
    Now something on a surface.
    cargar
    transmit
    To pass information or signals.
    transmitir

    Slang Meanings

    Term used in a legal context to refer to someone who delivers personal documents.
    The bearer of the legal documents arrived at the notary's office.
    El portador de los documentos legales llegó a la notaría.
    In some regions, it is used to refer to someone who shares news or gossip.
    Don’t trust him, he is a known bearer of gossip.
    No confíes en él, es un conocido portador de chismes.