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representar

to represent, to perform, to put on (a play)

r e p ɾ e s e n ˈt a ɾ
re again; back + present to introduce, to present + ar Infinitive
verb Rare #36,613
to represent
SP: Este dibujo puede representar un árbol.
EN: This drawing can represent a tree.
to perform, to put on (a play) Used especially for theater (a play) or similar performances.
SP: Van a representar una obra de teatro esta noche.
EN: They’re going to put on a play tonight.
Conjugation of representar
Indicative present
SingularPlural
First represento —
Third representa —
Subjunctive present
SingularPlural
First represento —
Third representa —
Imperative
SingularPlural
Second representa —
representar
Indicative imperfect
SingularPlural
First representaba —
Third representaba —
Subjunctive imperfect
SingularPlural
First representaba —
Third representaba —

Alguien en esta audiencia debe representar a mis padres.

Someone in this audience must represent my parents.

No sirvo para representar.

I'm not cut out for acting.

Fueron elegidos por unanimidad para representar al país en la competencia.

They were unanimously chosen to represent the country in the competition.

Puede representar lo que sea.

It can represent anything.

Y me dirán que soy una cortesana que no puede representar una farsa.

And they will tell me that I am a courtesan who cannot play a part in a farce.

— Devdas (2002)

Yo voy a representar al señor Torres por pedido de mi cliente.

I will represent Mr. Torres at my client's request.

— Relatos salvajes (2014)

Entonces, el padre de Won-mo puede representar a su familia.

Therefore, Won-mo's father can represent his family.

— Sympathy for Lady Vengeance (2005)