Ritratuhin (en. To portray)

rit-ra-tu-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To create a picture or image of a person.
His mother to be portrayed is a famous artist.
Ang kaniyang inang ritratuhin ay isang kilalang artista.
To depict a particular emotion or characteristic in a creation.
He tried to portray sadness in his artwork.
Sinubukan niya ritratuhin ang kalungkutan sa kanyang obra.
To describe in a visual manner in a scene or situation.
He wants to portray the waterfall in his next project.
Nais niyang ritratuhin ang talon sa kanyang susunod na proyekto.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to portray the truth
To show the real condition or situation.
ritratuhin ang katotohanan

Related Words

ritratto
An Italian word referring to a portrait or picture.
ritratto

Slang Meanings

To pretend or act as if it’s not real.
Just act like you don’t know him if you don’t want to get involved.
Ritratuhin mo na lang na hindi mo siya kilala kung ayaw mo nang makialam.
To become slender or paler.
She looks like she’s been out in the sun, so pale!
Parang ritratuhin siya sa araw, ang puti!