carrier
US /ˈker.i.ɚ/
UK /ˈker.i.ɚ/

1.
portador, transportador
a person or thing that carries something
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The mail carrier delivered the package.
O carteiro entregou o pacote.
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This bag is a good carrier for groceries.
Esta sacola é um bom transportador para compras.
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portador, vetor
a person or animal that, without having symptoms, transmits an infectious disease to others
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She was identified as a symptomless carrier of the virus.
Ela foi identificada como uma portadora assintomática do vírus.
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Mosquitoes are known carriers of malaria.
Mosquitos são vetores conhecidos da malária.
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porta-aviões
a large flat-decked ship that carries aircraft and has a long flat deck for takeoffs and landings
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The aircraft carrier sailed into the harbor.
O porta-aviões navegou para o porto.
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Fighter jets took off from the aircraft carrier.
Jatos de combate decolaram do porta-aviões carrier.