1. A painting, drawing, or photograph of a person, especially one depicting only the face or head and shoulders
She commissioned a portrait of herself for the gallery.
Ela encomendou um retrato de si mesma para a galeria.
2. A detailed written or verbal description of a person or thing
The biography provides a vivid portrait of the historical figure.
A biografia oferece um retrato vívido da figura histórica.
3. A representation or depiction in any medium
The documentary paints a portrait of modern urban life.
O documentário pinta um retrato da vida urbana moderna.