representar

Senses

1. 1.

   to represent

   to act or speak on behalf of someone or something

2. 2.

   to represent, to symbolize

   to be a symbol or embodiment of something

3. 3.

   to perform, to act

   to perform a role in theater, film, or other dramatic arts

4. 4.

   to constitute, to account for

   to make up or constitute a portion or percentage of something

Examples

• "Ele representa a empresa nas reuniões internacionais."

  He represents the company at international meetings.

• "A pomba representa a paz em muitas culturas."

  The dove represents peace in many cultures.

• "Os gastos com saúde representam 15% do orçamento."

  Health expenses account for 15% of the budget.

Usage

Common verb in both formal and informal contexts. Often used in business (representar uma marca/empresa), mathematics and statistics (representar x%), and the arts (representar um papel). The preposition varies by meaning: representar algo/alguém (represent), representar para (mean to/for).