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to stand for
01
representar, simbolizar
to convey a particular meaning, either explicitly or implicitly
Transitive: to stand for a concept or belief
informações gramaticais
composição morfológica
frasal
verbo de estado
regular
inseparável
partícula
for
verbo base
stand
presente
stand for
3.ª pessoa do singular
stands for
particípio presente
standing for
pretérito simples
stood for
particípio passado
stood for
Exemplos
The flag's colors and symbols proudly stand for the values of the nation.
As cores e símbolos da bandeira orgulhosamente representam os valores da nação.
02
representar, significar
to represent something in the form of an abbreviation or symbol
Transitive: to stand for a word or expression
Exemplos
The acronym 'NASA' stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
O acrônimo 'NASA' significa National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
03
tolerar, suportar
to endure a particular behavior, action, or situation
Transitive: to stand for a particular behavior or action
Exemplos
Citizens should not stand for corruption in their government and should demand accountability.
Os cidadãos não devem tolerar a corrupção em seu governo e devem exigir responsabilidade.
04
representar, simbolizar
to act as a substitute for something, taking its place or being equivalent to it
Transitive: to stand for sth
Exemplos
The acronym stands for a complex scientific concept that is crucial for the research.
O acrônimo representa um conceito científico complexo que é crucial para a pesquisa.
05
candidatar-se, concorrer
to participate in an election, trying to be chosen for an official role or become a member of an organization
Transitive: to stand for an election or a position
Exemplos
The passionate activist decided to stand for election, hoping to bring about positive change in the community.
O ativista apaixonado decidiu concorrer às eleições, esperando trazer uma mudança positiva para a comunidade.
