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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 author portrays the protagonist as a courageous and determined individual.
O autor retrata o protagonista como um indivíduo corajoso e determinado.
02
interpretar, representar
to play the role of a character in a movie, play, etc.
Transitive: to portray a character
Exemplos
She portrayed the protagonist in the critically acclaimed film, earning praise for her nuanced performance.
Ela interpretou o protagonista no filme aclamado pela crítica, ganhando elogios por sua performance cheia de nuances.
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
In the novel, the author vividly portrayed the struggles of the main character against adversity.
No romance, o autor retratou vividamente as lutas do personagem principal contra a adversidade.
Árvore Lexical
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