represent

representar

represent(reh-preh-zehnt)

transitive verb

1. (to symbolize)

a. representar

This ring represents your eternal bond of love.

Este anillo representa su vínculo eterno de amor.

2. (to be a representative of)

a. representar a

She represents 700,000 people in Congress.

Ella representa a 700,000 personas en el Congreso.

3. (to portray)

a. presentar

The media have finally stopped representing him as a criminal.

Los medios finalmente han dejado de presentarlo como un criminal.

b. describir

That soundbite does not accurately represent my thoughts on this topic.

Esa cita corta no describe fielmente lo que pienso sobre este tema.