a portable charger
портативное зарядное устройство
A portable charger saved the day when my phone died on the trip.
Портативное зарядное устройство выручило, когда в поездке сел телефон.
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adjective · A2 · often · UK/US
portable
portable
Meaning of portable
English
easy to carry
Русский
лёгкий, его можно взять с собой и поставить в другом месте
Pronunciation
British English
/ˈpɔːtəbəl/
American English
/ˈpɔrtəbəl/
portable with Russian translation
Сочетания и примеры со словом portable
Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.
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Можно носить с собой
Easy to take with youa portable speaker
портативная колонка
We took a portable speaker to the beach for some music.
Мы взяли на пляж портативную колонку, чтобы слушать музыку.
portable usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
I bought a portable reading lamp.
Я купил переносную лампу для чтения.
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
We keep a portable heater in the study.
Мы держим переносной обогреватель в кабинете.
portable synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between portable, mobile, transportable, movable, handheld, pocket-sized, lightweight, and compact
ENA mobile unit can be sent to the site.
T
🇬🇧English
transportable
Can be transported; sounds formal.
B1rare word
ENThe pavilion is transportable and can be moved between sites.
M
🇬🇧English
movable
Can be moved, without stressing easy carrying.
B1rare word
ENThe bookcase is movable but heavy.
Advanced: broader words
H
🇬🇧English
handheld
Narrower: small enough to hold in your hand.
B1often
ENShe uses a handheld device for inventory checks.
P
🇬🇧English
pocket-sized
Narrower: small enough for a pocket.
B1often
ENHe carries a pocket-sized notebook.
ENChoose a lightweight laptop for travel.
ENThe camera is compact enough to fit in a bag.
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Questions about this word
What does portable mean?
easy to carry
How do you pronounce portable?
portable is pronounced [ˈpɔːtəbəl].
How is portable used in a sentence?
Я купил переносную лампу для чтения. Translation: I bought a portable reading lamp.
Is portable part of Household Appliances vocabulary?
Yes, portable 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 can be learned in the Study Supplies topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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