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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]
informações gramaticais
composição morfológica
simples
verbo de ação
regular
presente
portray
3.ª pessoa do singular
portrays
particípio presente
portraying
pretérito simples
portrayed
particípio passado
portrayed
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.
Árvore Lexical
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