to carry, to wear, to bear, to conduct oneself
1. to carry or transport something
He carried a heavy bag.
Ele portava uma mala pesada.
2. to wear or have on one's person
She wore a beautiful dress.
Ela portava um vestido bonito.
3. to conduct or behave oneself in a certain manner
He behaved with dignity and respect.
Ele se portava com dignidade e respeito.
4. to bear or carry (a title, responsibility, etc.)
He carried the title of ambassador.
Ele portava o título de embaixador.
Related Idioms & Phrases
portar-se bem - to behave well, to conduct oneself well
portar-se mal - to behave badly, to misbehave
portar armas - to carry weapons
portar documentos - to carry documents
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