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to portray
01
descrever, pintar
to describe something or someone through words
Complex Transitive: to portray sb/sth as sth | to portray sb/sth [adj]
Exemplos
The media often portrays celebrities as glamorous and flawless, creating unrealistic expectations for their audience.
A mídia frequentemente retrata celebridades como glamourosas e impecáveis, criando expectativas irreais para seu público.
02
interpretar, representar
to play the role of a character in a movie, play, etc.
Transitive: to portray a character
Exemplos
The actor 's ability to portray villains with depth and charisma has made him a sought-after talent in Hollywood.
A habilidade do ator de retratar vilões com profundidade e carisma o tornou um talento muito procurado em 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
Exemplos
The sculptor skillfully portrayed the strength and grace of the athlete in the marble statue.
O escultor habilmente retratou a força e a graça do atleta na estátua de mármore.
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