be transportable
[bi trænˈspɔːrtəbəl]
verb phrase
ser transportável
1. to be capable of being moved or carried from one place to another
This equipment is too heavy to be transportable by hand.
Este equipamento é muito pesado para ser transportável à mão.
2. to have the quality or characteristic of being able to be transported
Solar panels need to be transportable for easy installation.
Os painéis solares precisam ser transportáveis para fácil instalação.
3. to be suitable or feasible for transport or shipping
Fragile items must be packaged so they can be transportable safely.
Itens frágeis devem ser embalados para que possam ser transportáveis com segurança.
This term is primarily used in commercial, industrial, and logistical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It appears frequently in product specifications, shipping regulations, and supply chain management. In Brazilian Portuguese business environments, 'ser transportável' is the standard technical term, while in Portugal the usage is identical. In American English, the phrase is formal and technical rather than colloquial.
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