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bearer

[ˈbɛrər]
nounmasculine/femininepl: bearers
portador
1. A person who carries or holds something
The pallbearers carried the coffin.
Os portadores carregavam o caixão.
2. A person who presents or delivers something official
The bearer of bad news is often blamed.
O portador de más notícias é frequentemente culpado.
3. A person who holds a title, office, or responsibility
He is the bearer of the family name.
Ele é o portador do sobrenome da família.
4. A financial instrument payable to whoever holds it
A bearer bond can be transferred without registration.
Um título ao portador pode ser transferido sem registro.
Synonyms
carrierholderpresentercourier

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
portador
most common usage
Brazil
carregador
specifically for one who physically carries things
Portugal
portador
standard usage across contexts
Financial contexts
portador
used in phrases like 'cheque ao portador' (bearer check)

Related Idioms & Phrases

pallbearer - person carrying a coffin
standard bearer - person who leads a cause or movement
bearer of good news - person bringing positive information
torch bearer - person continuing a tradition or leading a cause
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