bearer

BrE /ˈbeərə/ AmE /ˈberər/

noun en → es

1 CARRIER [singular] B2

a person or thing that carries something, especially money or documents

portador, transportista

  • bearer of sth

Collocations bearer of bad news · bearer of a message

  • He was the bearer of good tidings.

    Él era el portador de buenas noticias.

2 HOLDER [singular] C1

a person who has a right to use or receive something, such as money or benefits

titular, poseedor

  • bearer of sth

Collocations bearer of a cheque · bearer of a bond

  • The bearer of this cheque is entitled to the money.

    El titular de este cheque tiene derecho al dinero.

3 CARRIER [singular] B2

a person who carries a weapon, especially in a ceremony or parade

portador (de armas), portador ceremonial

  • bearer of sth

Collocations bearer of the flag · bearer of a sword

  • He was the bearer of the national flag.

    Él era el portador de la bandera nacional.

4 CARRIER [singular] B2

a person who carries a standard or banner in a ceremony or parade

portador (de estandarte), portador ceremonial

  • bearer of sth

Collocations bearer of the standard · bearer of a banner

  • She was the bearer of the royal standard.

    Ella era la portadora del estandarte real.

5 HOLDER [singular] C1

a person who holds a position or title, especially in an organization

titular (de cargo), poseedor de un título

  • bearer of sth

Collocations bearer of a title · bearer of an office

  • He is the bearer of the title Lord Mayor.

    Él es el titular del título de Alcalde Lord.

6 CARRIER [singular] B2

a person who carries a torch or light in a ceremony or parade

portador (de antorcha), portador ceremonial

  • bearer of sth

Collocations bearer of the torch · bearer of a light

  • She was the bearer of the Olympic flame.

    Ella era la portadora de la llama olímpica.

7 CARRIER [singular] B2

a person who carries a religious symbol or object in a ceremony or procession

portador (de símbolo religioso), portador ceremonial

  • bearer of sth

Collocations bearer of the cross · bearer of a relic

  • He was the bearer of the holy cross.

    Él era el portador de la cruz sagrada.

8 CARRIER [singular] B2

a person who carries a ceremonial object or symbol in a parade or procession

portador (de objeto ceremonial), portador ceremonial

  • bearer of sth

Collocations bearer of the scepter · bearer of a mace

  • She was the bearer of the ceremonial mace.

    Ella era la portadora del mazo ceremonial.