Representatives

/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪvz/

Spanish Translation

representantes

Part of Speech

  • noun

Word Forms

  • representative
  • representation
  • represent

Etymology

From represent + -ative + -s. Represent is from Old French representer, from Latin repraesentare ('to present again, exhibit').

De represent + -ative + -s. Represent viene del francés antiguo representer, del latín repraesentare ('presentar de nuevo, exhibir').

Meanings

noun

Persons chosen to act and speak for others, especially in a legislative assembly or other formal body.

Personas elegidas para actuar y hablar por otros, especialmente en una asamblea legislativa u otro cuerpo formal.

The elected representatives debated the new law.

Los representantes electos debatieron la nueva ley.

Example Sentences

The representatives from each state gathered for the annual convention.

Los representantes de cada estado se reunieron para la convención anual.

Our company has representatives in several international markets.

Nuestra empresa tiene representantes en varios mercados internacionales.

The union sent representatives to negotiate with management.

El sindicato envió representantes para negociar con la administración.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Phrases

  • a group of representatives
    un grupo de representantes
  • the representatives of the people
    los representantes del pueblo
  • meet with representatives
    reunirse con representantes

Idioms

  • to give someone a voice
    darle voz a alguien
  • speak on behalf of
    hablar en nombre de
  • carry the torch
    llevar la antorcha
  • hold the reins
    llevar las riendas
  • be the face of
    ser la cara de

Proverbs

  • Two heads are better than one.
    Dos cabezas piensan mejor que una.
  • Many hands make light work.
    Muchas manos aligeran el trabajo.
  • A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
    Una cadena es tan fuerte como su eslabón más débil.
  • United we stand, divided we fall.
    Unidos venceremos, divididos caeremos.
  • Where there is unity there is always victory.
    Donde hay unidad siempre hay victoria.

Usage Notes

The term 'representatives' is often used in formal settings, such as politics, business, and legal contexts. In less formal settings, 'delegates' or 'spokespeople' might be used.

El término 'representantes' se usa a menudo en entornos formales, como la política, los negocios y los contextos legales. En entornos menos formales, se podrían usar 'delegados' o 'portavoces'.

Notes for Learners

  • Pay attention to the plural form. It's easily confused with the singular 'representative'.

    Presta atención a la forma plural. Se confunde fácilmente con el singular 'representative'.

  • Remember to use 'representatives' when referring to multiple people.

    Recuerda usar 'representantes' cuando te refieras a varias personas.

  • Practice using the word in different contexts to understand its various nuances.

    Practica el uso de la palabra en diferentes contextos para comprender sus diversos matices.

Collocations

  • elected representatives
    representantes electos
  • sales representatives
    representantes de ventas
  • official representatives
    representantes oficiales

Common Mistakes

  • Confusing 'representative' (singular) with 'representatives' (plural).

    Confundir 'representative' (singular) con 'representatives' (plural).

  • Misspelling the word as 'representitives'.

    Escribir mal la palabra como 'representitives'.

  • Using 'representatives' when 'representation' is more appropriate.

    Usar 'representatives' cuando 'representation' es más apropiado.

Learning Tips

  • Use 'representatives' when referring to a group acting on behalf of others.

    Use 'representantes' cuando se refiera a un grupo que actúa en nombre de otros.

  • Distinguish between 'representative' (singular) and 'representatives' (plural).

    Distinga entre 'representante' (singular) y 'representantes' (plural).

  • Consider the context when choosing synonyms like 'delegates' or 'ambassadors'.

    Considere el contexto al elegir sinónimos como 'delegados' o 'embajadores'.