porter

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona contratada para cargar equipaje y provisiones, o a quien guarda una entrada, o a un empleado ferroviario que ayuda a los pasajeros, o una cerveza muy oscura y dulce elaborada con cebada tostada sin maltear.

A noun referring to a person employed to carry luggage and supplies, or someone who guards an entrance, or a railroad employee who assists passengers, or a very dark sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley.

1. Luggage carrierA2formal

   A person employed to carry luggage and other supplies, typically at hotels, train stations, or airports.

   Maletero

   • The porter carried our suitcases to the hotel room.
   • A porter helped us with the heavy bags at the station.
   • He worked as a porter during his summer break.

   Sinónimosbellboybellhopredcapskycap

2. Doorkeeper or guardB1formalbritish

   A person who guards an entrance, such as a gate or door, often in a building or institution.

   Portero o guarda de entrada

   • The porter at the college gate checked our IDs.
   • He served as a porter for the old mansion.
   • The night porter let us in after hours.

   Sinónimoscommissionairedoorkeeperdoormangatekeeperguard

3. Railway attendantB1formalamerican

   A railroad employee who assists passengers, especially on sleeping cars or long-distance trains.

   Portero de tren

   • The porter made up the beds in the sleeping car.
   • A friendly porter helped us find our compartment.
   • He worked as a porter on the transcontinental railway.

4. Dark beerB2formalbritish

   A very dark, sweet ale brewed from roasted unmalted barley, often with a rich, malty flavor.

   Porter (cerveza)

   • He ordered a pint of porter at the pub.
   • This brewery is famous for its traditional porter.
   • Porter is a classic English dark beer.

• Verbo que significa llevar o transportar algo, especialmente equipaje o mercancías, normalmente como trabajo o servicio.

A verb meaning to carry or transport something, especially luggage or goods, typically as a job or service.

1. Carry luggage or suppliesB1formal

   To transport or carry items, especially luggage or heavy supplies, typically as a job or service.

   transportar equipaje

   • He was hired to porter the guests' bags to their rooms.
   • The team porters the equipment up the mountain.
   • She porters the boxes from the truck to the warehouse.

   Sinónimosbearcarryconveyhaullugschleptotetransport