representative
[/ˌrepɹɪˈzɛntətɪv/]
noun/adjectivemasculine/femininepl: representatives / representativas
representante
1. A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another person or group
She is a representative for the company at international conferences.
Ela é uma representante da empresa em conferências internacionais.
2. A person elected to act and speak for the people in a legislature
The representative voted on the new tax bill.
O representante votou sobre o novo projeto de lei tributária.
3. Adjective: Serving as a typical example of something; characteristic
This painting is representative of the artist's style.
Este quadro é representativo do estilo do artista.
4. Adjective: Based on or consisting of elected representatives
We have a representative government.
Temos um governo representativo.
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