Representar
Example: Los actores representan personajes en la obra de teatro.
Definition
"Representar" means to perform or portray a character, role, or idea, especially in a theatrical or artistic context. It involves embodying or symbolizing something to convey meaning or tell a story, as actors represent characters in a play.
Etymology
The word "representar" comes from the Latin verb 'repraesentare,' which means to show or exhibit again. It combines 're-' meaning again and 'praesentare' meaning to present. Did you know that the root reflects the idea of bringing something before the eyes repeatedly, much like actors bring characters to life on stage?
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"Representar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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