portable
word
/ˈpɔɹtəbəɫ/
POR-tuh-buhl
/pˈɔːtəbəl/
PAW-tuh-buhl
Definition
Easy to carry or move from one place to another. Often used to describe electronic devices or objects designed for convenience.
Usage & Nuances
'Portable' is common for gadgets, tools, speakers, computers, or even furniture. Not used for people. Often paired with 'device', 'charger', 'speaker', or 'version'.
Spanish: portátilPortuguese (BR): portátilPortuguese (PT): portátilChinese (Simplified): 便携式 - 可携带的Chinese (Traditional): 便攜式 - 可攜帶的Hindi: पोर्टेबल - आसानी से ले जाने योग्यArabic: محمولBengali: পোর্টেবল - বহনযোগ্যRussian: портативныйJapanese: ポータブル - 携帯用Vietnamese: di động - dễ mang theoKorean: 휴대용Turkish: taşınabilirUrdu: پورٹ ایبل - قابلِ نقلIndonesian: portabel - mudah dibawa
Example Sentences
This is a portable speaker for music.
basic
I always carry a portable charger when I travel.
basic
I love how portable these folding chairs are—just grab and go!
natural
Is that projector portable, or does it need to stay in one room?
natural
A portable grill is perfect for picnics in the park.
natural
The laptop is small and portable.
basic