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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 author portrays the protagonist as a courageous and determined individual.
O autor retrata o protagonista como um indivíduo corajoso e determinado.
In his speech, the politician portrays his opponent as incompetent and untrustworthy.
Em seu discurso, o político retrata seu oponente como incompetente e indigno de confiança.
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.
He was chosen to portray the iconic historical figure in the epic biopic, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Ele foi escolhido para interpretar a icônica figura histórica no biográfico épico, mostrando sua versatilidade como ator.
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.
The documentary aims to portray the historical events with accuracy and depth.
O documentário visa retratar os eventos históricos com precisão e profundidade.
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