What is the Spanish word for "carrier"?

Learn how to say "carrier" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

carrier

Spanish

cartero

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Alternative translations of "carrier"

portador
transportista
operador
distribuidor

Examples of how to use "carrier" in Spanish

English
The postal carrier delivered a package.
Spanish
El cartero entregó un paquete.
English
The phone company is a major carrier here.
Spanish
La compañía telefónica es una de las principales operadoras aquí.
English
She became a carrier of the rare gene.
Spanish
Ella se convirtió en portadora del gen raro.
English
The ship acted as a carrier for cars.
Spanish
El barco actuó como portador de autos.
English
Please put the bread in the carrier bag.
Spanish
Por favor, pon el pan en la bolsa portaequipajes.

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The postal carrier delivered a package.

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