Spanish Conversation · Level 162
29 words
Spanish word
portar
Pronunciation
IPA/poɾˈtaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcarry
Example
No se permite portar drogas en este festival.
You are not allowed to carry drugs at this festival.
More examples
Es obligatorio portar una identificación para entrar al edificio.
It is compulsory to carry identification to enter the building.
Core concept
Carrying something on the body or wearing a garment.
Common phrases
portar una mochila
carry a backpack
portar uniforme
wear a uniform
portar documentos oficiales
carry official documents
Similar words
tener: Having or owning something as a personal possession, not merely holding it temporarily.
llevar: Taking or moving an object from one place to another, focusing on the transfer.
traer: Bringing an object toward the speaker's or listener's location.
cargar: Carrying or bearing heavy loads, often by lifting, shouldering, or strapping them on.
Definition in Spanish
Expresa tener algo consigo o sobre el cuerpo, es decir, llevar algo encima o colocarse una prenda.
Word origin
From Latin portare 'to carry', adopted into Spanish with the original sense and cognates in other Romance languages such as French porter.
Usage tips
- In formal or legal language Spanish commonly uses portar (for example, portar armas or portar drogas), while everyday speech often prefers llevar for moving things and tener for merely possessing them.