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Definición y significado de "represent"en inglés

to represent

VERBO

representar, simbolizar

to be an image, sign, symbol, etc. of something

Transitive: to represent a quality or value

información gramatical

composición morfológica

simple

verbo de estado

regular

presente

represent

3.ª persona singular

represents

participio presente

representing

pretérito simple

represented

participio pasado

represented

Ejemplos

The national flag represents the unity of the country.

La bandera nacional representa la unidad del país.

representar, interpretar

to perform or portray a character in a play, film, or other stage production

Transitive: to represent a character

Ejemplos

In the upcoming film, the renowned actor will represent the iconic historical figure, bringing their story to life on the big screen.

En la próxima película, el renombrado actor representará a la icónica figura histórica, llevando su historia a la vida en la pantalla grande.

representar

to indicate or stand for a particular concept, idea, or entity

Transitive: to represent a concept or meaning

Ejemplos

In a traffic context, the red light represents a signal to stop, signifying the need for vehicles to come to a halt.

En un contexto de tráfico, la luz roja representa una señal para detenerse, lo que significa la necesidad de que los vehículos se detengan.

Ser un ejemplo de algo

to serve as an instance that embodies the characteristics, qualities, or traits associated with a particular category or concept

Transitive: to represent sth

Ejemplos

Her dedication to community service and philanthropy truly represents the spirit of altruism and compassion.

Su dedicación al servicio comunitario y la filantropía representa verdaderamente el espíritu de altruismo y compasión.

representar, actuar en nombre de

to act on behalf of a group, organization, or constituency; to convey the views, interests, or concerns of others in an official or formal capacity

Transitive: to represent sb/sth

Ejemplos

In international forums, diplomats represent their countries, articulating positions on diplomatic, economic, and political matters.

En los foros internacionales, los diplomáticos representan a sus países, articulando posiciones sobre asuntos diplomáticos, económicos y políticos.

representar, expresar

to articulate or convey one's understanding, opinions, or perspectives to others

Transitive: to represent ideas or opinions

Ejemplos

The artist will represent their artistic process, explaining the inspiration and meaning behind the painting.

El artista representará su proceso artístico, explicando la inspiración y el significado detrás de la pintura.

representar, constituir

to constitute a specific percentage, portion, or quantity of a larger entity or total

Transitive: to represent a percentage of a whole

Ejemplos

In the financial report, the highlighted portion represents a significant portion of the company's annual profits.

En el informe financiero, la parte destacada representa una parte significativa de las ganancias anuales de la empresa.

representar

to show someone or something in a piece of art

Transitive: to represent sb/sth

Ejemplos

The artist chose to represent the beauty of nature by painting a vibrant landscape filled with lush greenery and colorful flowers.

El artista eligió representar la belleza de la naturaleza pintando un paisaje vibrante lleno de frondosa vegetación y flores coloridas.

representar, actuar en nombre de

to serve as a legal or business representative

Transitive: to represent sb

Ejemplos

The attorney was hired to represent the client in court and manage their legal affairs.

El abogado fue contratado para representar al cliente en la corte y gestionar sus asuntos legales.

representar, simbolizar

to define or express a relationship between elements of one set (domain) and another set (codomain) through a mapping or function

Transitive: to represent a function

Ejemplos

The matrix MM represents a linear transformation, mapping vectors from a three-dimensional space to a two-dimensional space.

La matriz MM representa una transformación lineal, mapeando vectores de un espacio tridimensional a un espacio bidimensional.

representar, expresar

to make one’s opinions known to a group of people or someone in authority

Transitive: to represent opinions

Ejemplos

The citizens gathered at the town hall meeting to represent their views on the proposed development project.

Los ciudadanos se reunieron en la asamblea municipal para representar sus puntos de vista sobre el proyecto de desarrollo propuesto.

representar, evocar

to evoke or convey a specific experience, feeling, or understanding

Transitive: to represent a sensation or idea

Ejemplos

Through the use of evocative music, the composer sought to represent the emotions of sorrow and longing in the symphony.

A través del uso de música evocadora, el compositor buscó representar las emociones de tristeza y anhelo en la sinfonía.

representar, ilustrar

to depict, illustrate, or convey a subject or concept in a specific manner

Complex Transitive: to represent sth in a specific manner

Ejemplos

Throughout the documentary series, the endangered species were represented as needing urgent conservation efforts.

A lo largo de la serie documental, las especies en peligro de extinción fueron representadas como necesitadas de esfuerzos urgentes de conservación.

representar, llevar los colores de

to compete on behalf of a team, country, or region, often wearing its uniform and upholding its reputation

Ejemplos

She was proud to represent her country at the Olympics.

Ella estaba orgullosa de representar a su país en los Juegos Olímpicos.

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