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retrata

[ʁe.tɾa.tɐ]
verb
portrays, depicts, retracts
1. Third person singular present indicative of 'retratar': to paint, draw, or photograph a portrait of someone
The artist retrata the historical figures with great detail.
O artista retrata as figuras históricas com grande detalhe.
2. To describe or represent something in words or images
The film retrata the reality of life in the countryside.
O filme retrata a realidade da vida no interior.
3. Third person singular present indicative of 'retratar': to withdraw a statement, to retract
He retrata his previous accusations.
Ele retrata suas acusações anteriores.
Synonyms
representadescreveretiranega
Antonyms
afirmamantémsustenta

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
retrata
Standard usage in both painting/depicting and retracting contexts
Portugal
retrata
Standard usage, commonly used in artistic and legal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

retrata-se de algo: to take back something, to retract a statement
retrata a realidade: depicts reality
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