represent
BrE /rɪˈprɛzənt/ AmE /rɪˈprɛzənt/
verb en → es
past represented pp represented ing representing
to be a symbol or sign of something
simbolizar, representar
- represent an idea
Collocations represent freedom · represent the future
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The dove represents peace.
La paloma simboliza la paz.
to speak or act for someone else, especially in a formal situation
representar, defender los intereses de alguien
- represent somebody
Collocations represent the company · represent a client in court
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She represents her country at international meetings.
Ella representa a su país en reuniones internacionales.
to show or display something, especially in an artistic way
representar, mostrar
- represent a scene
Collocations represent a character · represent a historical event
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The painting represents the beauty of nature.
El cuadro representa la belleza de la naturaleza.
to choose someone to be a member of an organization or group, especially in politics
elegir, designar
- represent somebody
Collocations represent the party · represent a constituency
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The voters elected him to represent them in parliament.
Los votantes lo eligieron para que los represente en el parlamento.
to do the job of someone who is not there, especially in a formal situation
representar, sustituir
- represent somebody
Collocations represent the manager · represent the team in a meeting
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She will represent him at the conference.
Ella lo representará en la conferencia.
to support or defend someone's rights, interests, or ideas
defender los intereses de alguien, apoyar
- represent somebody
Collocations represent the workers · represent a cause
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The lawyer will represent his client in court.
El abogado defenderá los intereses de su cliente en el tribunal.
to be the person who speaks for someone else in a court of law
defender, representar legalmente
- represent somebody
Collocations represent the accused · represent the plaintiff
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She represents defendants in criminal cases.
Ella representa a los acusados en casos penales.
to show or depict something, especially in art or literature
representar, retratar
- represent a scene
Collocations represent a character · represent an idea
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The artist represents the city in her paintings.
La artista representa la ciudad en sus pinturas.