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    Representa (en. Represents)

    /repɾeˈsenta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To act on behalf of someone or something.
    She represents the company at the conference.
    Ella representa a la empresa en la conferencia.
    To show or symbolize something.
    The painting represents the struggle for freedom.
    El cuadro representa la lucha por la libertad.
    To interpret a role in a play.
    He represents the protagonist in the play.
    Él representa al protagonista en la obra.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'repraesentare', which means 'to make present' or 'to show'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    represents well
    indicates that something is appropriate or correct.
    representa bien
    represents a role
    acts within the context of a story or work.
    representa un papel
    does not represent reality
    indicates that something does not reflect the truth.
    no representa la realidad

    Related Words

    representation
    Action of representing.
    representación
    representative
    Person who acts on behalf of another.
    representante
    representative
    That serves to make a representation.
    representativo

    Slang Meanings

    Used to describe something that is considered cool.
    That song represents the vibe of our generation.
    Esa canción representa la vibra de nuestra generación.
    Used in a context of defending something or someone.
    In this fight, he represents all those who believe in justice.
    En esta pelea, él representa a todos los que creen en la justicia.