representar

to represent

representar(rreh-preh-sehn-tahr)

transitive verb

1. (to signify)

a. to represent

Esto representa un aumento del 20% en nuestros salarios.

This represents a 20% increase in our salaries.

b. to mean

Instalar paneles solares representa un ahorro en nuestro gasto de electricidad.

Installing solar panels means we will save on our energy bills.

2. (to illustrate)

a. to represent

El cuadro abstracto representa el dolor ocasionado por la guerra.

The abstract painting represents the pain caused by war.

b. to depict

Dickens representó con maestría la vida de los pobres en la ciudad.

Dickens masterfully depicted the life of the poor in the city.

c. to symbolize

El color blanco representa pureza e inocencia.

White symbolizes pureness and innocence.

d. to symbolise

(United Kingdom)

Una bandera blanca puede representar la rendición.

A white flag can symbolise surrender.

3. (to act on behalf of; used with "a")

a. to represent

Michael representó a su país en los Juegos Olímpicos.

Michael represented his country in the Olympic Games.

4. (theater)

a. to perform (play)

La compañía representará Romeo y Julieta en el teatro más grande de la ciudad.

The company will perform Romeo and Juliet in the biggest theater in town.

b. to play (role)

Ella representará el papel protagónico.

She will play the leading role.

5. (to seem)

a. to look

Mi prima siempre ha representado menor edad de la que tiene.

My cousin has always looked younger than she is.

representarse

pronominal verb

6. (to picture)

a. to imagine

No puedo representármelo haciendo algo tan atrevido.

I cannot imagine him doing something so daring.