Representarse (en. Represent oneself)

/re.pɾe.senˈtaɾ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To picture or conceive something mentally.
She envisions the future with hope.
Ella se representa el futuro con esperanza.
To take the form or appearance of something in the mind.
The artist represents himself in his work.
El artista se representa a sí mismo en su obra.
To mean or symbolize something.
This symbol represents peace.
Este símbolo se representa la paz.

Etymology

From Latin 'repraesentare', which means 'to present again'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to represent oneself
To act or show oneself in a certain way.
representarse a uno mismo
to envision a dream
Imagination of a desire or goal in the mind.
representarse un sueño
to represent a role
To act according to an established role.
representarse un papel

Related Words

representation
Action of representing something.
representación
representative
A person who acts on behalf of another.
representante
representative
That represents or is worthy of being represented.
representativo

Slang Meanings

To see something in a distorted way.
In that situation, people represent everything wrong.
En esa situación, la gente se representa todo mal.
To identify with a cause or movement.
She identifies with human rights.
Ella se representa con los derechos humanos.