transportar (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

The word "transportar" is a verb.

Phonetic Transcription

/transporˈtar/

Translation Options into English

• to transport
• to carry
• to convey

Meaning and Usage

"Transportar" refers to the action of moving goods, people, or other entities from one place to another. It is commonly used in logistics and transportation contexts. The word is moderately frequent in both spoken and written Spanish, with a tendency to appear more in written contexts, particularly in commercial or legal documents.

Example Sentences

1. Necesitamos transportar los muebles a la nueva casa.

2. We need to transport the furniture to the new house.

3. El camión está diseñado para transportar cargas pesadas.

4. The truck is designed to transport heavy loads.

5. Ellos ofrecen servicios para transportar productos perecederos.

6. They offer services to transport perishable products.

Idiomatic Expressions

"Transportar" is not frequently used in idiomatic expressions as itself, but when discussing transport or related contexts, various phrases can arise. Below are some examples of contextual use which relate to the idea of transport:

1. Transportar la carga emocional:
2. To carry the emotional load.
3. Ella se siente capaz de transportar la carga emocional de su familia.

4. She feels capable of carrying her family's emotional load.

5. Transportar el mensaje:

6. To convey the message.
7. Es importante transportar el mensaje correctamente para evitar malentendidos.

8. It is important to convey the message correctly to avoid misunderstandings.

9. Transportar la responsabilidad:

10. To take on the responsibility.
11. No puedo transportar la responsabilidad de sus decisiones.
12. I cannot take on the responsibility for their decisions.

Etymology

The term "transportar" comes from the Latin "transportare," which is formed by the prefix "trans-" meaning "across" and "portare," meaning "to carry." This reflects the core meaning of moving something from one place to another.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms

• Trasladar (to transfer)
• Mover (to move)
• Conducir (to lead or drive)

Antonyms

• Retener (to retain)
• Detener (to stop)
• Estacionar (to park)