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"Constitute" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "constituir", and "represent" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "representar". Learn more about the difference between "constitute" and "represent" below.
constitute(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to mean)
a. constituir
The amount of money stolen constitutes grand theft.La cantidad de dinero robada constituye robo mayor.
2. (to make up)
a. constituir
Contemporary music constitutes a large part of the orchestra's repertoire.La música contemporánea constituye una gran parte del repertorio de la orquesta.
b. formar
Spanish-speakers constitute over half the population of this city.Los hispanoparlantes forman más de la mitad de la población de esta ciudad.
c. componer
Fish constitutes a large percentage of the local diet.El pescado compone un gran porcentaje de la dieta local.
a. constituir
The president doesn't have the right to constitute that kind of legislation.El presidente no tiene derecho a constituir ese tipo de legislación.
represent(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. representar
This ring represents your eternal bond of love.Este anillo representa su vínculo eterno de amor.
a. representar a
She represents 700,000 people in Congress.Ella representa a 700,000 personas en el Congreso.
3. (to portray)
