Representación (en. Representation)
/re-pre-sen-ta-'θjon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The action of showing or exposing something, either visually or symbolically.
The representation of the play was a great success.
La representación de la obra de teatro fue un gran éxito.
A person who acts on behalf of another, such as a delegate or representative.
The representation of the country at the congress was very effective.
La representación del país en el congreso fue muy efectiva.
An image or symbol that evokes an idea or concept.
The representation of love can be very diverse in art.
La representación del amor puede ser muy diversa en el arte.
Etymology
The term comes from the Latin 'representatio', meaning 'the action of representing'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
graphic representation
Visual representation of data or information.
representación gráfica
theatrical representation
Performance of a play on a stage.
representación teatral
symbolic representation
Use of symbols to represent complex ideas.
representación simbólica
Related Words
represent
Acting on behalf of someone or something.
representar
representative
A person who acts on behalf of another person or entity.
representante
representation
A term in French that describes the act of representing or showing something.
représentation
Slang Meanings
Way of showing something in an exaggerated or theatrical manner.
His narration was more of a representation than a true story.
Su narración era más una representación que una historia real.
Technique for describing something in great detail.
The representation of the scene was so vivid that it seemed real.
La representación de la escena fue tan vívida que parecía real.