retrato

This is the 7902nd most frequent Portuguese word.


retrato

Portrait.


Here, 'retrato' refers to a visual representation, typically a photograph or painting, of someone's appearance.

O retrato na parede é de minha família.

The portrait on the wall is of my family.


In this sentence, 'retrato' is metaphorically used to mean a description or depiction of the characteristics or essence of something.

Este livro oferece um retrato detalhado da sociedade atual.

This book offers a detailed portrayal of today's society.


Here, 'retrato' refers to an accurate description or representation, in this case, of someone's character.

Ele conseguiu fazer um retrato fiel da personalidade dela.

He managed to make an accurate depiction of her personality.