Represents

/ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnts/

Spanish Translation

representa

Part of Speech

  • verb

Word Forms

  • represents
  • represented
  • representing
  • represent

Etymology

From Middle French *representer*, from Latin *repraesentare*, from *re-* + *praesentare* ('to present').

Del francés medio *representer*, del latín *repraesentare*, de *re-* + *praesentare* ('presentar').

Meanings

verb

To stand for or symbolize; to be a sign or token of.

Ser un signo o símbolo de algo; significar o ser un ejemplo de.

The dove represents peace.

La paloma representa la paz.

verb

To act or speak on behalf of someone or something.

Actuar o hablar en nombre de alguien o algo.

The lawyer represents the defendant.

El abogado representa al acusado.

verb

To present again or anew.

Presentar de nuevo.

The artist represents the scene in a new light.

El artista representa la escena con una nueva luz.

Example Sentences

This painting represents the artist's inner turmoil.

Esta pintura representa la agitación interna del artista.

She represents her company at international conferences.

Ella representa a su empresa en conferencias internacionales.

The number 10 represents a perfect score.

El número 10 representa una puntuación perfecta.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Phrases

  • represents a new era
    representa una nueva era
  • represents a point of view
    representa un punto de vista
  • represents the epitome of
    representa el epítome de

Idioms

  • Does not really apply as idioms containing 'represents' are rare.
    No aplica realmente ya que los modismos que contienen 'represents' son raros.
  • Does not really apply as idioms containing 'represents' are rare.
    No aplica realmente ya que los modismos que contienen 'represents' son raros.
  • Does not really apply as idioms containing 'represents' are rare.
    No aplica realmente ya que los modismos que contienen 'represents' son raros.
  • Does not really apply as idioms containing 'represents' are rare.
    No aplica realmente ya que los modismos que contienen 'represents' son raros.
  • Does not really apply as idioms containing 'represents' are rare.
    No aplica realmente ya que los modismos que contienen 'represents' son raros.

Proverbs

  • Does not really apply as proverbs containing 'represents' are rare.
    No aplica realmente ya que los proverbios que contienen 'represents' son raros.
  • Does not really apply as proverbs containing 'represents' are rare.
    No aplica realmente ya que los proverbios que contienen 'represents' son raros.
  • Does not really apply as proverbs containing 'represents' are rare.
    No aplica realmente ya que los proverbios que contienen 'represents' son raros.
  • Does not really apply as proverbs containing 'represents' are rare.
    No aplica realmente ya que los proverbios que contienen 'represents' son raros.
  • Does not really apply as proverbs containing 'represents' are rare.
    No aplica realmente ya que los proverbios que contienen 'represents' son raros.

Usage Notes

Often used in formal contexts, especially in legal, political, or artistic discussions.

A menudo se usa en contextos formales, especialmente en discusiones legales, políticas o artísticas.

Notes for Learners

  • Pay attention to the context to determine the specific meaning of 'represents'.

    Presta atención al contexto para determinar el significado específico de 'represents'.

  • Be careful with the spelling: r-e-p-r-e-s-e-n-t-s.

    Ten cuidado con la ortografía: r-e-p-r-e-s-e-n-t-s.

  • Remember that 'represents' is a verb, usually in the third-person singular.

    Recuerda que 'represents' es un verbo, generalmente en la tercera persona del singular.

Collocations

  • represents a threat
    representa una amenaza
  • represents a challenge
    representa un desafío
  • represents a significant shift
    representa un cambio significativo

Common Mistakes

  • Confusing 'represents' with 'presents'. 'Represents' implies standing for, while 'presents' implies giving.

    Confundir 'represents' con 'presents'. 'Represents' implica representar, mientras que 'presents' implica dar.

  • Incorrectly using the singular form 'represent' when the subject is singular and third-person.

    Usar incorrectamente la forma singular 'represent' cuando el sujeto es singular y en tercera persona.

  • Sometimes confusing the related nouns, ‘representation’ and ‘representative.’

    A veces confundir los sustantivos relacionados, 'representation' y 'representative'.

Learning Tips

  • Use 'represents' to explain the meaning of symbols in literature or art.

    Usa 'represents' para explicar el significado de los símbolos en la literatura o el arte.

  • Practice using 'represents' in sentences describing political systems.

    Practica el uso de 'represents' en oraciones que describan sistemas políticos.

  • Write a short paragraph about what a flag represents to you.

    Escribe un párrafo corto sobre lo que representa una bandera para ti.