What does portata in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word portata in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use portata in Italian.

The word portata in Italian means dish, course, range, reach, payload, range, reach, capacity, flow rate, bring, bring, take, accompany, carry, wear, cause, bring about, run, behave, act, be in fashion, be in style, go, move, behave, take away, urge, push, drive, draw, bear, have, harbor, talented, adroit, gifted, result, at your fingertips, at hand, in ear's reach, within 's ability, within 's capability, within 's reach., suitable for all, within its reach, within its range, be easily accessible, maximum load, revolutionary repercussions, revolutionary impact, flow capacity, maximum load, maximum capacity. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word portata

dish, course

sostantivo femminile (pietanza, piatto)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

I pasti di un matrimonio hanno sempre troppe portate.

Meals at wedding receptions always have too many courses.

range, reach

sostantivo femminile (sensi, dispositivi: copertura, distanza) (radio)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Questa radio ha una portata di 10 chilometri. Tenevo il telefono a portata di mano per il caso che mi chiamassero dall'ospedale.

This radio has a ten kilometer range. I kept the phone within hand's reach in case they called me from the hospital.

payload

sostantivo femminile (capacità di carico di un mezzo)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Questo ascensore ha una portata di duecento chili.

This lift has a payload of 200 kilograms.

range

sostantivo femminile (armi: gittata) (weapons)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Non voglio un fucile con una portata così limitata.

I don't want a shotgun with such a limited range.

reach

sostantivo femminile (anche figurato (distanza che si può raggiungere)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

I medicinali vanno tenuti fuori dalla portata dei bambini. Vorrei comprare quella macchina, ma finanziariamente è al di fuori della mia portata. Ho accettato questo progetto difficile perché penso che sia alla mia portata.

Medicine must be kept outside the reach of children.

capacity

sostantivo femminile (ferrovia: traffico smaltibile) (railway)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Una linea tranviaria moderna ha una portata ben maggiore di un servizio di autobus.

A modern tramway line has a significantly greater capacity than a bus service.

flow rate

sostantivo femminile (grandezza idraulica) (hydraulics)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Nemmeno l'idraulico si ricordava la portata delle nostre tubature.

Not even the plumber remembered the flow rate of our pipes.

bring

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (consegnare, recapitare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Gli portava la spesa ogni giorno a domicilio.

He delivered groceries to her home every day.

bring, take, accompany

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (condurre, accompagnare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Ti porto io in ospedale per la visita di controllo.

I'm going to take you to the hospital for your check up.

carry

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (sostenere, reggere)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Portare un uomo di duecento chili sulle spalle è un'impresa impossibile.

Carrying a 450 pound man on your shoulders is impossible.

wear

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (recare con sé o indosso) (clothing and accessories)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Non puoi portare tutti questi gioielli quando cammini in certi quartieri.

You can't wear all this jewelry when you go to certain neighborhoods.

cause

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (produrre, causare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Quel bambino porta solo guai.

That boy only causes trouble.

bring about

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (addurre, apportare)

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])

Il nuovo direttore cinese portò una ventata di novità alla nostra azienda.

The new Chinese director brought about significant changes to our company.

run

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (andare, recarsi) (figurative)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

Il predatore si è portato furtivamente a ridosso della preda. I soccorsi si sono portati sul luogo della sciagura.

The rescue team went to the disaster site.

behave, act

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (desueto (comportarsi)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

Quel ragazzino non sa portarsi come si conviene.

That kid doesn't know how to behave properly.

be in fashion, be in style

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (informale, regionale (essere di moda)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

Quel modello di scarpe si porta molto ultimamente.

That type of shoe is very much in fashion at the moment.

go, move

verbo intransitivo (non comune (recarsi, trasferirsi)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

behave

verbo intransitivo (non comune (agire, comportarsi)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

take away

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (trascinare, trasportare via)

(phrasal verb, transitive, separable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, divisible--for example, "call off" [=cancel], "call the game off," "call off the game.")

Dovettero portarlo via in barella.

They has to take him away on a stretcher.

urge, push

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (indurre, spingere)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Tutte le disgrazie che gli piovvero addosso lo portarono quasi al suicidio.

All the terrible things that happened to him almost pushed him to commit suicide.

drive

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (familiare (guidare veicoli)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Porta la macchina fino alla spiaggia.

Drive the car onto the beach.

draw

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (marineria: reggere il vento) (sailing)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")

Questa nave può portare il vento senza problemi.

This ship has no problem drawing the wind.

bear

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (avere, mostrare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

La nave porta il nome di un famoso ammiraglio.

The ship bears the name of a famous admiral.

have, harbor

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (sentimenti: nutrire, provare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")

Non dovrebbe portarti rancore dopo tutti questi anni.

He shouldn't harbour hard feelings towards you after all these years.

talented, adroit, gifted

aggettivo (talentuoso, incline)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

È molto portato per la matematica.

He's very gifted at maths.

result

sostantivo maschile (letterario (effetto, conseguenza)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

Questo problema è un portato della tua inettitudine.

This problem has arisen as a result of your incompetence.

at your fingertips, at hand

locuzione avverbiale (figurato (vicino)

(adverb: Describes a verb, adjective, adverb, or clause--for example, "come quickly," "very rare," "happening now," "fall down.")

Voglio avere tutte le mie cose a portata di mano per non dimenticarmi di prenderle.

I want to have all my things nearby so I don't forget to take them.

in ear's reach

within 's ability, within 's capability, within 's reach.

preposizione o locuzione preposizionale (nelle abilità di [qlcn])

Questo incarico non è alla mia portata.

This task isn't within my ability.

suitable for all

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")

within its reach, within its range

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")

be easily accessible

maximum load

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

revolutionary repercussions, revolutionary impact

flow capacity

(fuel injector, static)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

maximum load, maximum capacity

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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