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    Portar (en. Carry)

    /por'tar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To carry an object or thing from one place to another.
    She is going to carry the books to the library.
    Ella va a portar los libros a la biblioteca.
    To have an attitude or behavior.
    You need to carry a positive attitude at work.
    Necesitas portar una actitud positiva en el trabajo.
    To maintain an appearance or image.
    He always carries an elegant style.
    Él siempre porta un estilo elegante.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    behave well
    To behave in an appropriate or acceptable manner.
    portar bien
    behave badly
    To behave in an inappropriate or unacceptable manner.
    portar mal
    carry nothing
    To not carry anything with oneself.
    no portar nada

    Related Words

    porter
    A person who carries luggage.
    porter
    report
    A document that presents information.
    reporte
    contribute
    To contribute or give something for a purpose.
    aportar

    Slang Meanings

    To sport a look.
    Today he is sporting a very modern look.
    Hoy está portando un look muy moderno.
    To bear a weight.
    They are bearing a very heavy weight on the team.
    Están portando un peso muy grande en el equipo.