to portray
01
beskriva, måla
to describe something or someone through words
Complex Transitive: to portray sb/sth as sth | to portray sb/sth [adj]
Exempel
The author portrays the protagonist as a courageous and determined individual.
Författaren skildrar huvudpersonen som en modig och beslutsam individ.
In his speech, the politician portrays his opponent as incompetent and untrustworthy.
I sitt tal skildrar politikern sin motståndare som inkompetent och opålitlig.
02
spela, porträttera
to play the role of a character in a movie, play, etc.
Transitive: to portray a character
Exempel
She portrayed the protagonist in the critically acclaimed film, earning praise for her nuanced performance.
Hon spelade huvudrollen i den kritikerrosade filmen och fick beröm för sin nyanserade prestation.
He was chosen to portray the iconic historical figure in the epic biopic, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Han valdes att porträttera den ikoniska historiska figuren i den episka biografin, vilket visar hans mångsidighet som skådespelare.
03
skildra, framställa
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
Exempel
In the novel, the author vividly portrayed the struggles of the main character against adversity.
I romanen skildrade författaren livfullt huvudpersonens kamp mot motgångar.
The documentary aims to portray the historical events with accuracy and depth.
Dokumentären syftar till att skildra de historiska händelserna med noggrannhet och djup.
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