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    Retratar (en. Portray)

    /re.trɾaˈtaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To represent a person or thing through a painting, photograph, or description.
    The artist managed to portray the essence of the model in his work.
    El artista logró retratar la esencia de la modelo en su obra.
    To describe or detail a person or a situation.
    The writer was able to portray life in the city with great precision.
    El escritor supo retratar la vida en la ciudad con gran precisión.
    To include in a portrait all the expression or characteristics of the person.
    The photographer was able to capture the happiness of the wedding in each image.
    La fotografa pudo retratar la felicidad de la boda en cada imagen.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'retractare', meaning 'to treat or touch again'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    portray reality
    To accurately represent the conditions or characteristics of a situation.
    retratar la realidad
    pose for a picture with someone
    To take a photograph or painting alongside another person.
    retratarse con alguien

    Related Words

    portraits
    Images or visual representations of people.
    retratos
    painting
    Art of representing images using pigments.
    pintura
    photography
    Capturing images through an optical device.
    fotografía

    Slang Meanings

    To pose as someone famous
    He went to an event just to pose as the star of the moment.
    Se fue a un evento solo para retratarse como la estrella del momento.
    To strike a pose for a photo
    He is always looking for opportunities to pose for his social media.
    Siempre está buscando la oportunidad de retratarse para sus redes sociales.