representar
representar(
rreh
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preh
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sehn
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tahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to signify)
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.
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)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Una bandera blanca puede representar la rendición.A white flag can symbolise surrender.
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.
representarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
6. (to picture)
a. to imagine
No puedo representármelo haciendo algo tan atrevido.I cannot imagine him doing something so daring.
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Conjugations
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