Portable - translation, pronunciation and examples
portable
easy to carry
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When to use portable
переносной компьютер
портативная колонка
портативное зарядное устройство
переносная лампа
портативное радио
portable usage examples
Я купил переносную лампу для чтения, чтобы заниматься допоздна.
I bought a portable reading lamp to use during late-night study sessions.
Мы держим переносной очиститель воздуха в кабинете, чтобы убирать пыль, пока я работаю.
We keep a portable air purifier in the study to clear dust while I work.
Similar words
The base term: designed to be easily carried or moved.
Specifies something designed to be held in the hand; more specific than 'portable'.
Means able to be transported; more formal and often used in logistics contexts.
Very small; fits in a pocket. A specific type of portable (subset).
Sized for travel: smaller than the regular version to be convenient for trips.
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portable synonyms
What's the difference between portable / handheld / transportable / pocket-sized / travel-sized / mobile
The base term: designed to be easily carried or moved.
I bought a portable speaker for picnics.
Я купил переносную колонку для пикников.
Specifies something designed to be held in the hand; more specific than 'portable'.
She uses a handheld device for inventory checks.
Она использует портативное (карманное) устройство для инвентаризации.
Means able to be transported; more formal and often used in logistics contexts.
The pavilion is transportable and can be moved between sites.
Павильон перевозимый и может перемещаться между площадками.
Very small; fits in a pocket. A specific type of portable (subset).
He carries a pocket-sized notebook.
Он носит карманный блокнот.
Sized for travel: smaller than the regular version to be convenient for trips.
I packed the travel-sized shampoo in my carry-on.
Я положил дорожный шампунь в ручную кладь.
Emphasizes the ability to move (or move on its own); common in 'mobile phone'.
A mobile unit can be sent to the site.
Мобильный отсек можно отправить на объект.
Means 'can be moved' but not necessarily easy to carry; often used for furniture.
The bookcase is movable but heavy.
Книжный шкаф подвижный, но тяжёлый.
Emphasizes low weight; suggests easy to carry but focuses on weight property.
Choose a lightweight laptop for travel.
Выберите лёгкий ноутбук для поездок.
Means small in size; implies easy to carry due to compactness, focus on dimensions.
The camera is compact enough to fit in a bag.
Камера достаточно компактна, чтобы поместиться в сумке.
Means it can be folded for storage or transport; focuses on collapsibility feature.
The foldable chair fits in the car trunk.
Складной стул помещается в багажник машины.
Similar to 'foldable' but often implies compressing into a smaller form; used for containers, furniture.
We packed a collapsible water bowl for the dog.
Мы взяли складную миску для воды для собаки.
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How to pronounce portable and what this word means
portable translation: переносной. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce portable
/ˈpɔːtəbəl/
portable translation
переносной
portable examples
I bought a portable reading lamp to use during late-night study sessions.
portable transcription
/ˈpɔːtəbəl/, /ˈpɔrtəbəl/
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Questions about this word
portable meaning: what does it mean?
easy to carry
portable pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
portable is pronounced as /ˈpɔːtəbəl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
portable definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
I bought a portable reading lamp to use during late-night study sessions. Translation: Я купил переносную лампу для чтения, чтобы заниматься допоздна.
Is portable part of Household Appliances vocabulary?
Yes, portable (переносной) can be learned in the Household Appliances topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is portable part of Study Supplies vocabulary?
Yes, portable (переносной) can be learned in the Study Supplies topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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