This is the 12210th most frequent Portuguese word.
retratar
To depict, portray, or represent.
In this sentence, 'retratar' is used in the sense of 'portraying' or 'depicting' something through art or representation.
O artista decidiu retratar a beleza da natureza em sua obra.
The artist decided to portray the beauty of nature in his work.
Here, 'retratar' means to represent or illustrate a concept or reality, providing an insightful description.
O escritor tentou retratar a complexidade das relações humanas em seu livro.
The writer tried to depict the complexity of human relationships in his book.
In this usage, 'retratar' refers to the act of representing or describing someone's life or characteristics, often in written or illustrated form.