El portátil



Example: El portátil es muy útil para estudiar en casa.

Definition


"El portátil" refers to a portable computer designed for easy transport and use in various locations. It is especially useful for tasks like studying, working, or browsing the internet outside of a fixed workspace.

Etymology


The term "el portátil" comes from the Spanish word 'portátil,' which means portable or easy to carry. It originally described anything that could be carried easily and was later adopted to refer specifically to portable computers, emphasizing their mobility compared to desktop models.

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"El portátil" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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