represent

rappresentare, simboleggiare

Essere un segno o un simbolo di qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: To be a sign or symbol of something.

• The dove represents peace.
• Each dot represents one village.
• What does this letter represent in the formula?

Sinonimi: stand for, symbolize

Espressioni comuni: represent a number, represent an idea, represent something symbolically

rappresentare

Parlare o agire a nome di un’altra persona, un gruppo o un paese.

In inglese semplice: To speak or act for another person, group, or country.

• She represents our town in parliament.
• A lawyer represented him in court.
• Who will represent the school at the meeting?

Sinonimi: speak for, act for

Espressioni comuni: represent a client, represent your country, represent a company

raffigurare, rappresentare

Mostrare qualcuno o qualcosa in un’immagine o in un’altra opera visiva.

In inglese semplice: To show someone or something in a picture or other visual work.

• The painting represents a busy market.
• Animals are represented in these ancient drawings.
• The artist represented her mother sitting beside a window.

Come si usa: represent someone/something as something (The painting represents the king as a young man.)

Sinonimi: depict, portray, show

Espressioni comuni: represent a landscape, represent a person

interpretare, impersonare

Recitare la parte di un personaggio in uno spettacolo.

In inglese semplice: To play a character in a performance.

• He will represent the king in the play.
• She represented a grieving mother on stage.
• Several actors have represented this famous character.

Sinonimi: play, portray

Espressioni comuni: represent a character, represent the king