represent
US /ˌrep.rɪˈzent/
UK /ˌrep.rɪˈzent/
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2.
representar, atuar em nome 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.
Ela foi escolhida para representar seu país nas Olimpíadas.
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The lawyer will represent you in court.
O advogado irá representá-lo no tribunal.
3.
representar, retratar
to depict or portray something in a particular way
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The painting represents a scene from ancient mythology.
A pintura representa uma cena da mitologia antiga.
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The article represents the author's views on the topic.
O artigo representa as opiniões do autor sobre o 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 decisão representa uma grande mudança na política.
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His silence represented his agreement.
Seu silêncio representava seu acordo.