What is the Spanish word for "portray"?

Learn how to say "portray" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

portray

Spanish

representar

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Examples of how to use "portray" in Spanish

English
How does the movie portray the main character?
Spanish
¿Cómo retrata la película al personaje principal?
English
Authors often portray heroes simply.
Spanish
Los autores a menudo retratan a los héroes de manera sencilla.
English
The artist portrayed the child yesterday.
Spanish
El artista retrató al niño ayer.
English
She is portraying a kind neighbor now.
Spanish
Ella está retratando a una vecina amable ahora.
English
They have portrayed many cultures respectfully.
Spanish
Han retratado muchas culturas con respeto.

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