Spanish word

representar

Pronunciation

IPA/repɾesenˈtaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbrepresent

Example

María representa a la empresa en la reunión.

María represents the company at the meeting.

Illustration for representar (represent)

More examples

El deportista representa al país en los Juegos Olímpicos.

The athlete represents the country at the Olympic Games.

Core concept

A spokesperson speaking on behalf of others.

Common phrases

  • representar a un cliente

    act on behalf of a client

  • representar los intereses

    represent the interests

  • representar al país

    represent the country

Similar words

defender: Advocates for and protects a person or group's interests and claims.
intervenir: Speaks up in a discussion to express an opinion or give information.
sustituir: Steps into another person's position for a short time and performs their responsibilities.
exponer: Explains a subject or facts in a clear, organized way so others can follow.

Definition in Spanish

Hacer o decir algo en nombre de otra persona, entidad o idea, y también servir para mostrar o simbolizar algo ante otros.

Word origin

It comes from Latin repraesentare (re- 'again' + praesentare 'to place before'), originally meaning 'to present before' and later developing the sense 'to stand in for or symbolize'.

Usage tips

  • 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.

Other meanings

  • speak forverb
  • depictverb

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