represent
"rappresentare"
verb
Meaning: to represent
L'attore rappresenta il personaggio principale nella pièce teatrale.
The actor represents the main character in the play.
Meaning: to depict
Il dipinto rappresenta un paesaggio montano.
The painting depicts a mountain landscape.
Meaning: to symbolize
Il colore rosso può rappresentare il pericolo.
The color red can symbolize danger.
Meaning: to act as
La scultura di bronzo rappresenta una divinità greca.
The bronze sculpture acts as a Greek deity.
Meaning: to present
Il relatore rappresenterà i risultati della ricerca durante la conferenza.
The speaker will present the research results during the conference.
A1: Io rappresento la mia famiglia.
A1: I represent my family.
A1: L'attore rappresenta un personaggio nel film.
A1: The actor portrays a character in the movie.
A1: Il disegno rappresenta un albero.
A1: The drawing depicts a tree.
B1: La mostra d'arte rappresenterà i lavori di artisti emergenti.
B1: The art exhibition will showcase the works of emerging artists.
B1: Il politico ha rappresentato il suo paese alle conferenze internazionali.
B1: The politician represented his country at international conferences.
B2: L'avvocato ha rappresentato il cliente durante il processo legale.
B2: The lawyer represented the client during the legal process.
B2: Questo grafico rappresenta l'andamento delle vendite negli ultimi cinque anni.
B2: This chart represents the sales trend over the past five years.
C1: Il dipinto astratto rappresenta l'essenza dell'amore universale.
C1: The abstract painting embodies the essence of universal love.
C1: Nel romanzo, l'autore rappresenta la società contemporanea in modo satirico.
C1: In the novel, the author portrays contemporary society in a satirical way.
C2: La scultura rappresenta la fusione tra arte e tecnologia.
C2: The sculpture represents the fusion of art and technology.
The Italian verb "rappresentare" means "to represent" in English. It is derived from the Latin word "repraesentare", which has the same meaning.
When used in a theatrical context, "rappresentare" refers to the act of performing or staging a play or performance. It involves portraying characters and conveying a story through acting, dialogue, and other elements of theater production.
In a broader sense, "rappresentare" can also mean to depict or symbolize something, often in a visual or symbolic manner. This can include representing an idea, concept, or abstract notion through art, imagery, or other forms of expression.