No. 428 in Spanish
representa
"Represents" or "symbolizes."
In a sentence
La bandera representa la unidad de la nación.
The flag represents the unity of the nation.
In this sentence, 'representa' is used to indicate that the flag serves as a symbol for the unity of the nation.
¿Qué representa este símbolo en la ecuación matemática?
What does this symbol represent in the mathematical equation?
Here, 'representa' is used to ask about the meaning or interpretation of a symbol within a mathematical context.
El actor principal representa a un valiente guerrero en la obra.
The main actor portrays a brave warrior in the play.
In this instance, 'representa' describes the act of performing as or embodying a character in a theatrical production.
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