representar

to represent

verb rreh-preh-sen-TAHR Common

Also means

to perform, to stand for

Usage Note

Representar covers legal/political representation (representar a su país, to represent one's country), theatrical performance (representar una obra, to stage a play), and symbolic meaning (esto representa la libertad, this represents freedom). The noun is representante (representative) or representación (performance/representation). It is a regular -ar verb with no stem changes.

Examples

"Este cuadro representa la victoria del pueblo."

Natural Translation

This painting represents the victory of the people.

Literal Translation

This picture represents the victory of-the people

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