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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]
Ejemplos
The author portrays the protagonist as a courageous and determined individual.
El autor retrata al protagonista como un individuo valiente y decidido.
In his speech, the politician portrays his opponent as incompetent and untrustworthy.
En su discurso, el político retrata a su oponente como incompetente y poco confiable.
02
interpretar
to play the role of a character in a movie, play, etc.
Transitive: to portray a character
Ejemplos
She portrayed the protagonist in the critically acclaimed film, earning praise for her nuanced performance.
Ella interpretó al protagonista en la aclamada película, ganando elogios por su actuación matizada.
He was chosen to portray the iconic historical figure in the epic biopic, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Fue elegido para interpretar a la icónica figura histórica en el biopic épico, mostrando su versatilidad como actor.
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
In the novel, the author vividly portrayed the struggles of the main character against adversity.
En la novela, el autor retrató vívidamente las luchas del personaje principal contra la adversidad.
The documentary aims to portray the historical events with accuracy and depth.
El documental pretende retratar los eventos históricos con precisión y profundidad.
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