nounmasculinepl: portadores
bearer, carrier, holder
1. A person who carries or bears something
The bearer of the flag led the procession.
O portador da bandeira liderou o desfile.
2. A person who holds or possesses a document, credential, or certificate
The passport holder must present valid identification.
O portador do passaporte deve apresentar identificação válida.
3. In medicine, a person who carries a disease or genetic condition without necessarily showing symptoms
She is a carrier of the genetic mutation.
Ela é portadora da mutação genética.
4. In finance, the holder of a check or financial instrument marked 'ao portador' (to bearer)
The bearer of this check can cash it at any bank.
O portador deste cheque pode descontá-lo em qualquer banco.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'portador' is commonly used in official and legal contexts, particularly in banking and healthcare. The phrase 'portador de necessidades especiais' is used to refer to people with disabilities, though it is gradually being replaced by more inclusive terminology like 'pessoa com deficiência.' The term 'ao portador' (to the bearer) is important in Brazilian financial documents.
Related Idioms & Phrases
ao portador - payable to the bearer (used in checks and financial instruments)
portador de direitos - rights holder
portador de necessidades especiais - person with special needs
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