portray in Spanish
portray in Spanish is retratar, describir — portray means to represent someone or something in a picture, film, or performance.
portray in Spanish
retratar
To paint or draw the likeness of.
describir
(figuratively) To describe in words; to convey.
What does "portray" mean?
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verb To represent someone or something in a picture, film, or performance.
"The actor portrayed a struggling detective."
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verb To describe or depict in words.
"The article portrays him as reckless."
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portray in a sentence
- The actor portrayed a struggling detective.
- The mural portrays the town's founding.
- The article portrays him as reckless.
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What is "portray" in Spanish?
"portray" in Spanish is retratar, describir. portray means: To represent someone or something in a picture, film, or performance.
How do you use "portray" in a sentence?
Example: "The actor portrayed a struggling detective." In Spanish, "portray" is retratar, describir.
Are there other ways to say "portray" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "portray": retratar, describir.
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