How to Say "hand-held" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “hand-held” is “portátil” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Necesito un cargador portátil para mi teléfono.
I need a portable charger for my phone.
La radio es lo suficientemente portátil para llevarla al parque.
The radio is portable enough to take it to the park.
Compramos un aire acondicionado portátil para el verano.
We bought a portable air conditioner for the summer.
Adjective Agreement: Gender
This adjective is 'invariable' for gender, meaning it stays 'portátil' whether the noun is masculine (el cargador portátil) or feminine (la radio portátil). You only change it for number: 'portátiles' (plural).
Using 'Portabla'
Mistake: “La mesa es portabla.”
Correction: La mesa es portátil. The ending -il does not change to -a for feminine nouns.
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