Portátil (en. Portable)

/porˈta.til/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That can be easily carried from one place to another.
This laptop is ideal for traveling.
Este ordenador portátil es ideal para viajar.
That has the capacity to be used in different locations.
I bought a portable lamp to use while camping.
Me compré una lámpara portátil para usar en el camping.
That can adapt to various situations or environments.
The portable speaker has good sound quality.
El altavoz portátil tiene buena calidad de sonido.

Etymology

From Latin 'portatilis', which means 'movable' or 'that can be carried.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

laptop
A computer that can be easily transported.
ordenador portátil
portable charger
A device that allows batteries to be charged anywhere.
cargador portátil
portable speaker
An audio device that can be moved from one place to another.
altavoz portátil

Related Words

transportation
Action of carrying or moving something from one place to another.
transporte
mobility
Ability to move freely.
movilidad
lightweight
That is lightweight, easy to transport.
ligero

Slang Meanings

Laptop
I'm going to take my laptop to the meeting.
Voy a llevar mi laptob a la reunión.
Portable computer
She helped me with her portable computer to do the homework.
Me ayudó con su compu portátil para hacer la tarea.