Translation of Italian word "rappresentare" to English
rappresentare
/rapprezenˈtare/
Meaning
VerbTo act or speak on behalf of someone; to symbolize, depict, or constitute.
How to use
The Italian verb 'rappresentare' means 'to represent, to portray' (To act or speak on behalf of someone; to symbolize, depict, or constitute). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. The past participle of 'rappresentare' should be memorized, as it is needed for all compound tenses including passato prossimo and trapassato.
🇬🇧 English
to represent, to portray
Example
L'avvocato è stato incaricato di rappresentare l'azienda nella causa internazionale.
The lawyer was appointed to represent the company in the international lawsuit.
Questa scoperta scientifica rappresenta un enorme passo avanti per la medicina.
This scientific discovery represents a huge step forward for medicine.
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- L'avvocato è stato incaricato di rappresentare l'azienda nella causa internazionale.— The lawyer was appointed to represent the company in the international lawsuit.
- Questa scoperta scientifica rappresenta un enorme passo avanti per la medicina.— This scientific discovery represents a huge step forward for medicine.
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The Italian word "rappresentare" means "to represent, to portray" in English.
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