Representación (en. Representation)

repr-e-sent-a-ción

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Act of presenting a person, an object, or an idea in a specific format.
The representation of the play was a resounding success.
La representación de la obra fue un éxito rotundo.
Diagram or figure that shows or symbolizes something.
The graph is a visual representation of the data.
El gráfico es una representación visual de los datos.
Right that individuals have for others to act on their behalf.
Legal representation is fundamental in any trial.
La representación legal es fundamental en cualquier juicio.

Etymology

From the Latin 'representatio', which means the action of showing or indicating.

Common Phrases and Expressions

give representation
To act on behalf of someone.
dar representación
be the representation of something
To be the symbol or emblem of an idea or concept.
ser la representación de algo
graphic representation
Visualization of data through graphs or images.
representación gráfica

Related Words

represent
Act of showing or symbolizing something.
representar
self-representation
Representation of oneself.
autorrepresentación
representative
Person who acts on behalf of another.
representante

Slang Meanings

A way to show something in an exaggerated manner.
That representation was more of a parody than a real show.
Esa representación fue más una parodia que un verdadero espectáculo.
Performance to impress others.
In the meeting, he made a representation to make a good impression on the boss.
En la reunión, hizo una representación para quedar bien con el jefe.