What does "representar" mean in English?

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Spanish

representar

English

to represent

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Alternative translations of "representar"

to depict
to portray
to perform
to symbolize

Examples of how to use "representar" in Spanish

Spanish
Esa estatua representa la justicia.
English
That statue represents justice.
Spanish
Yo represento a mi clase hoy.
English
I am representing my class today.
Spanish
Ella representó a su equipo ayer.
English
She represented her team yesterday.
Spanish
Cuando representábamos la obra, me reía.
English
When we were performing the play, I was laughing.
Spanish
Mañana representaremos el país en la feria.
English
Tomorrow we will represent the country at the fair.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "representar" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

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Esa estatua representa la justicia.

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