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representar

[ʁepɾezẽˈtaɾ]
verb
to represent
1. to act or speak on behalf of someone or something
The lawyer will represent you in court.
O advogado vai representá-lo no tribunal.
2. to depict, portray, or stand for symbolically
This painting represents the artist's childhood memories.
Este quadro representa as memórias da infância do artista.
3. to perform or act out a role in theater or film
She represented the lead character in the play.
Ela representou o papel principal na peça.
4. to constitute or form part of a group or category
Youth represents the future of the nation.
A juventude representa o futuro da nação.
5. to present formally or officially
The committee will represent their findings to the board.
O comitê vai representar suas descobertas à diretoria.
Synonyms
personificarsimbolizaratuarinterpretardefenderexpor
Antonyms
omitirocultaresconder

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
representar
Standard usage across all contexts
Portugal
representar
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; formal and universal

Related Idioms & Phrases

representar um papel
representar um perigo
representar uma ameaça
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