No. 672 in Portuguese
representa
"Represents" or "symbolizes."
In a sentence
Este símbolo representa a paz.
This symbol represents peace.
The word 'representa' is used here in the context of serving as a symbol for or embodying a certain idea or concept.
Maria representa nossa equipe na competição.
Maria represents our team in the competition.
In this sentence, 'representa' means to act or speak on behalf of a group or entity.
Essa mudança representa um grande avanço para a ciência.
This change represents a significant advancement for science.
Here, 'representa' is used to convey the meaning of signifying or marking importance or progress.
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