Representaron (en. Represented)

/re-pre-sen-ta-ron/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make something or someone be shown in public or presented in a certain way.
They represented the play at the festival.
Ellos representaron la obra de teatro en el festival.
To act on behalf of another or on behalf of something.
The students represented the school in the contest.
Los estudiantes representaron a la escuela en el concurso.
To show or symbolize something.
The paintings represented different scenes of rural life.
Los cuadros representaron diferentes escenas de la vida rural.

Etymology

From the Latin 'repraesentare', meaning to show again.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to represent someone
To act or speak on behalf of another person.
representar a alguien
to play a role
To perform a role in a play.
representar un papel
to represent a symbol
To be a sign or emblem of something.
representar un símbolo

Related Words

to represent
Verb that means to show something.
representar
representation
Noun that refers to the act of representing.
representación
representative
Adjective that indicates something serves as representation.
representativo

Slang Meanings

In the context of sports, to represent means to compete for a team.
The player represented his country in the Olympic Games.
El jugador representó a su país en los juegos olímpicos.
In youth slang, it means to show style or attitude.
That clothes you’re wearing represent your way of being.
Esa ropa que llevas representa tu forma de ser.