English–Spanish

“represent” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/repɾesenˈtaɾ/

Example

María representa a la empresa en la reunión.

María represents the company at the meeting.

Illustration for representar (represent)

How to say “represent” in Spanish

“Represent” in Spanish is representar.

A spokesperson speaking on behalf of others.

Full entry for representar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with representar

El deportista representa al país en los Juegos Olímpicos.

The athlete represents the country at the Olympic Games.

Tips for using representar

  • Spanish uses the preposition a with human direct objects, so representar a alguien is natural, and use with organizations varies but is common when the organization is treated as a person.

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