Portan (en. Carry)

/por'tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To hold something while carrying or transporting it.

Students carry books in their backpacks.

Los estudiantes portan libros en sus mochilas.

To have someone or something with you.

She always carries her cellphone.

Ella siempre porta su teléfono celular.

To represent or carry out a function.

The team carries the club colors with pride.

El equipo porta los colores del club con orgullo.

From Latin 'portare', which means to carry or transport.

they carry a load

They carry something heavy or significant.

portan una carga

they carry weapons

They have weapons with them.

portan armas

they carry the voice

They are responsible for communicating.

portan la voz

bearer

A person who carries something.

portador

transport

The action of carrying or moving something from one place to another.

transporte

load

What is carried or transported.

carga

To carry something informally.

He always carries his unique style in clothing.

Él siempre porta su estilo único en la ropa.

To show confidence when carrying something.

She carries her new project with a lot of confidence.

Ella porta su nuevo proyecto con mucha seguridad.