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to portray
01
describir, pintar
to describe something or someone through words
Complex Transitive: to portray sb/sth as sth | to portray sb/sth [adj]
información gramatical
composición morfológica
simple
verbo de acción
regular
presente
portray
3.ª persona singular
portrays
participio presente
portraying
pretérito simple
portrayed
participio pasado
portrayed
Ejemplos
The media often portrays celebrities as glamorous and flawless, creating unrealistic expectations for their audience.
Los medios a menudo retratan a las celebridades como glamurosas y perfectas, creando expectativas poco realistas para su audiencia.
02
interpretar
to play the role of a character in a movie, play, etc.
Transitive: to portray a character
Ejemplos
The actor 's ability to portray villains with depth and charisma has made him a sought-after talent in Hollywood.
La habilidad del actor para representar villanos con profundidad y carisma lo ha convertido en un talento muy buscado en Hollywood.
03
retratar, representar
to depict or represent someone or something in a work of art, literature, or other forms of expression
Transitive: to portray a situation or quality
Ejemplos
The photographer sought to portray the diversity of cultures in a series of captivating images.
El fotógrafo buscó retratar la diversidad de culturas en una serie de imágenes cautivadoras.
Árbol Léxico
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portrayed
portrayer
portray
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