represent

representar, simbolizar

Ser un signo o símbolo de algo.

En inglés sencillo: To be a sign or symbol of something.

• The dove represents peace.
• Each dot represents one village.
• What does this letter represent in the formula?

Sinónimos: stand for, symbolize

Expresiones frecuentes: represent a number, represent an idea, represent something symbolically

representar

Hablar o actuar en nombre de otra persona, un grupo o un país.

En inglés sencillo: To speak or act for another person, group, or country.

• She represents our town in parliament.
• A lawyer represented him in court.
• Who will represent the school at the meeting?

Sinónimos: speak for, act for

Expresiones frecuentes: represent a client, represent your country, represent a company

representar, retratar

Mostrar a alguien o algo en una imagen u otra obra visual.

En inglés sencillo: To show someone or something in a picture or other visual work.

• The painting represents a busy market.
• Animals are represented in these ancient drawings.
• The artist represented her mother sitting beside a window.

Cómo se usa: represent someone/something as something (The painting represents the king as a young man.)

Sinónimos: depict, portray, show

Expresiones frecuentes: represent a landscape, represent a person

interpretar, representar

Hacer el papel de un personaje en una representación.

En inglés sencillo: To play a character in a performance.

• He will represent the king in the play.
• She represented a grieving mother on stage.
• Several actors have represented this famous character.

Sinónimos: play, portray

Expresiones frecuentes: represent a character, represent the king