Portables Meaning in English
word · lemma: portable
ˈpɔɹtəbəɫz
POR-tuh-buhlz
pˈɔːtəbəlz
PAW-tuh-buhlz
Definition
Things that are easy to carry or move around, often meaning small electronic devices like laptops, tablets, or speakers.
Usage & Nuances
'Portables' is a plural noun, commonly used for electronic gadgets that can be easily transported. Rarely used in very formal contexts. Can also refer to temporary portable classrooms in some regions (mainly US/Canada).
Spanish: portátilesPortuguese (BR): portáteisPortuguese (PT): portáteisChinese (Simplified): 便携设备Chinese (Traditional): 便攜設備Hindi: पोर्टेबल उपकरणArabic: الأجهزة المحمولةBengali: পোর্টেবল ডিভাইস - অস্থায়ী শ্রেণিকক্ষRussian: портативные устройства - временные классыJapanese: ポータブル機器 - 仮設教室Vietnamese: thiết bị di động - phòng học di độngKorean: 휴대용 기기 - 이동식 교실Turkish: taşınabilir cihazlar - geçici dersliklerUrdu: پورٹ ایبل ڈیوائسز - عارضی جماعتیںIndonesian: perangkat portabel - kelas portabel
Example Sentences
New portables are available in the electronics store.
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Many students bring their portables to school.
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These portables are perfect for travel.
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Did you see all the new portables at the tech fair?
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Teachers sometimes have to work in portables when the school is full.
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I love how lightweight these portables are—they fit right in my backpack.
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