portray

• Verbo usado para descrever ou representar alguém ou algo de determinada maneira, especialmente em obras de arte, literatura ou em uma atuação; também significa interpretar um papel ou personagem.

A verb used to describe or represent someone or something in a particular way, especially in art, literature, or performance.

1. Describe in wordsB2formalart

   To describe someone or something in a particular way using words.

   Descrever

   • The author portrays the hero as a brave and selfless figure.
   • The article portrays the city as a vibrant cultural hub.
   • She portrayed her childhood experiences in her memoir.

   Sinônimoscharacterizedepictdescribepicturepresentrepresent

2. Make a portrait ofB2formalart

   To create a visual representation of someone, especially a painting, drawing, or photograph.

   Retratar

   • The artist was commissioned to portray the queen.
   • He portrayed his mother in a beautiful oil painting.
   • The sculpture portrays a young woman in a flowing dress.

   Sinônimoscapturedepictdrawpaintphotographpicturerenderrepresent

3. Act the character ofB2formalart

   To play the role of a character in a play, film, or television show.

   Interpretar o papel

   • The actor portrays a detective in the new series.
   • She portrayed the villain with chilling intensity.
   • He portrayed the historical figure accurately on stage.

   Sinônimosactenactimpersonateinterpretplayrepresent

4. Represent abstractlyC1formalart

   To represent something abstractly in a painting, drawing, or sculpture.

   Representar abstratamente

   • The painting portrays the concept of time through melting clocks.
   • The sculpture portrays the struggle between good and evil.
   • The artist portrays emotions using bold colors and abstract shapes.

   Sinônimospresent