Representaciones (en. Representations)

/re-pre-sen-ta-ci-o-nes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The act of showing or symbolizing an idea or concept.
Artistic representations can communicate complex emotions.
Las representaciones artísticas pueden comunicar emociones complejas.
Presentation or exhibition of a work, such as a play.
We attended several ballet performances this season.
Asistimos a varias representaciones del ballet esta temporada.
Interpretation of a role in a play or movie.
His representation of the main character was critically acclaimed.
Su representación del personaje principal fue aclamada por la crítica.

Etymology

From the Latin 'representatio', which means 'the act of representing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

graphic representations
Visual representations of data or concepts.
representaciones gráficas
three-dimensional representations
Models or images that show depth in addition to height and width.
representaciones en tres dimensiones
theatrical representations
Performances staged in front of an audience.
representaciones teatrales

Related Words

to represent
The act of showing or symbolizing something.
representar
representative
A person who acts on behalf of another or a group.
representante
representation
The act or effect of representing.
representación

Slang Meanings

Representations of a social event.
Last night's representations were very entertaining.
Las representaciones de anoche fueron muy divertidas.
Any type of act or performance.
We're going to the representations to see something new.
Vamos a las representaciones para ver algo nuevo.