represent
US /ˌrep.rɪˈzent/
UK /ˌrep.rɪˈzent/
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2.
representar, actuar en nombre de
to act or speak officially for someone or on behalf of a group
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She was chosen to represent her country at the Olympics.
Fue elegida para representar a su país en los Juegos Olímpicos.
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The lawyer will represent you in court.
El abogado te representará en el tribunal.
3.
representar, describir
to depict or portray something in a particular way
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The painting represents a scene from ancient mythology.
La pintura representa una escena de la mitología antigua.
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The article represents the author's views on the topic.
El artículo representa las opiniones del autor sobre el tema.
4.
representar, equivaler a
to constitute or amount to; to be equivalent to
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This decision represents a major shift in policy.
Esta decisión representa un cambio importante en la política.
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His silence represented his agreement.
Su silencio representaba su acuerdo.