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1 symbolize
verb (to be a symbol of or represent by a symbol: A ring symbolizes everlasting love.) simbolizartr['sɪmbəlaɪz]1 simbolizarsymbolize (US/UK)v.• simbolizar v.'sɪmbəlaɪza) ( be a symbol of) simbolizar*b) ( represent) representar simbólicamente['sɪmbǝlaɪz]VT simbolizar* * *['sɪmbəlaɪz]a) ( be a symbol of) simbolizar*b) ( represent) representar simbólicamente -
2 symbolize
vt.simbolizar.vi.simbolizar, parecerse una cosa a otra o representarla con semejanza; guardar mucha semejanza una cosa con otra.(pt & pp symbolized) -
3 simbolizar
simbolizar ( conjugate simbolizar) verbo transitivo to symbolize, represent
simbolizar verbo transitivo to symbolize: la calavera simboliza la muerte, the skull is a symbol of death ' simbolizar' also found in these entries: Spanish: representar English: symbolize - symbolic -
4 represent
reprə'zent
1. verb1) (to speak or act on behalf of: You have been chosen to represent our association at the conference.) representar2) (to be a sign, symbol, picture etc of: In this play, the man in black represents Death and the young girl Life.) representar3) (to be a good example of; to show or illustrate: What he said represents the feelings of many people.) representar•- representative
2. noun1) ((also rep rep) a person who represents a business; a travelling salesman: Our representative will call on you this afternoon.) representante2) (a person who represents a person or group of people: A Member of Parliament is the representative of the people in his constituency.) representanterepresent vb representartr[reprɪ'zent]1 representarrepresent [.rɛprɪ'zɛnt] vt1) symbolize: representarthe flag represents our country: la bandera representa a nuestro país2) : representar, ser un representante dean attorney who represents his client: un abogado que representa su cliente3) portray: presentarhe represents himself as a friend: se presenta como amigov.• figurar v.• representar v.• ser agente de v.• ser apoderado de v.• ser representante de v.'reprɪ'zent1)a) ( stand for) representarb) ( constitute) representar, constituir*this represents a radical change in policy — esto representa or constituye un radical cambio de política
2) ( act as representative for) \<\<client/president\>\> representar; \<\<company\>\> ( Busn) ser* representante or agente de3) (frml) ( describe) presentar[reprɪ'zent]VT1) (=stand for, symbolize) representar2) (=act or speak for) [+ client, country] representar a; [+ company] ser agente de; [+ change, achievement] representarhis early work is well represented in the exhibition — sus primeros trabajos están bien representados en la exposición, su primera época está bien representada
3) frm (=convey, explain) presentar, describirit has been represented to us that... — se ha pretendido que..., se nos ha dicho que...
* * *['reprɪ'zent]1)a) ( stand for) representarb) ( constitute) representar, constituir*this represents a radical change in policy — esto representa or constituye un radical cambio de política
2) ( act as representative for) \<\<client/president\>\> representar; \<\<company\>\> ( Busn) ser* representante or agente de3) (frml) ( describe) presentar -
5 representar
representar ( conjugate representar) verbo transitivo 1 ‹persona/organización/país› to represent 2 ‹ obra› to perform, put on; ‹ papel› to play 3 ( aparentar) to look; 4 ( simbolizar) to represent, symbolize 5 ( reproducir) [dibujo/fotografía/escena] to show, depict; [obra/novela] to portray, depict 6 (equivaler a, significar) to represent;◊ esto representa un aumento del 5% this represents a 5% increase;eso representaría tres días de trabajo that would mean o involve three days' work
representar verbo transitivo
1 (un símbolo) to symbolize, represent: la paloma representa la paz, the dove stands for peace
2 (un cuadro, fotografía, ilustración) to depict: el cuadro representa una escena de caza, the painting depicts a hunting scene
3 (un ejemplo o modelo) to represent
4 (a una persona, un país, una institución) to represent
5 (una edad) to look: no representa la edad que tiene, she doesn't look her age
6 (en la imaginación) to imagine
7 (en valor, importancia) to mean, represent: su ascenso representó una gran alegría, I/he/she, etc. was overjoyed by his promotion
ese chico no representa nada para mí, that guy means nothing to me
8 Teat (una obra) to perform (un papel) to play: mi amigo representa al emperador Augusto, my friend plays Emperor Augustus ' representar' also found in these entries: Spanish: aparentar - constituir - hacer - jugar - vida - significar English: act - act out - depict - deputize - do - enact - nation - perform - picture - play - portray - represent - role-play - speak for - stage - stand for - pose -
6 symbol
'simbəl(a thing that is regarded as representing or standing for another: The dove is the symbol of peace.) símbolo- symbolic- symbolically
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symbol n símbolotr['sɪmbəl]1 símbolo (of, de)symbol ['sɪmbəl] n: símbolo mn.• emblema s.m.• marca s.f.• sigla s.f.• signo s.m.• símbolo s.m.'sɪmbəlnoun símbolo m['sɪmbǝl]N1) (=representation) símbolo mshe became a symbol of hope to the downtrodden — se convirtió en un símbolo de esperanza para los oprimidos
2) (Chem) símbolo m ; (Math) signo m* * *['sɪmbəl]noun símbolo m -
7 represent
vt.representar (depict, symbolize); presentar, describir (describe)(pt & pp represented)
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Symbolize — Sym bol*ize, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Symbolized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Symbolizing}.] [Cf. F. symboliser.] 1. To have a resemblance of qualities or properties; to correspond; to harmonize. [1913 Webster] The pleasing of color symbolizeth with the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Symbolize — Sym bol*ize, v. t. 1. To make to agree in properties or qualities. [1913 Webster] 2. To make representative of something; to regard or treat as symbolic. Some symbolize the same from the mystery of its colors. Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster] 3. To… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
symbolize — index connote, denote, depict, exemplify, personify, replace, represent (portray), signify ( … Law dictionary
symbolize — c.1600, “to represent by a symbol,” also “to be a symbol of,” from Fr. symboliser, from Mod.L. symbolizare, from symbolum (see SYMBOL (Cf. symbol)). Related: Symbolized; symbolizes; symbolizing … Etymology dictionary
symbolize — (Amer.) sym·bol·ize || sɪmbÉ™laɪz v. represent, signify, stand for, mean, personify (also symbolise) … English contemporary dictionary
symbolize — [v] represent; stand for betoken, body forth, connote, denote, emblematize, embody, epitomize, exemplify, express, illustrate, indicate, mean, mirror, personify, show, signify, suggest, symbol, typify; concepts 74,138,682 … New thesaurus
symbolize — (also symbolise) ► VERB 1) be a symbol of. 2) represent by means of symbols. DERIVATIVES symbolization noun … English terms dictionary
symbolize — [sim′bəlīz΄] vt. symbolized, symbolizing [Fr symboliser < ML symbolizare] 1. to be a symbol of; typify; stand for 2. to represent by a symbol or symbols vi. to use symbols symbolization n. symbolizer n … English World dictionary
symbolize — UK [ˈsɪmbəlaɪz] / US [ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪz] verb [transitive] Word forms symbolize : present tense I/you/we/they symbolize he/she/it symbolizes present participle symbolizing past tense symbolized past participle symbolized 1) to be a symbol of something… … English dictionary
symbolize — verb Symbolize is used with these nouns as the object: ↑beginning … Collocations dictionary
symbolize — sym|bol|ize [ sımbə,laız ] verb transitive 1. ) to be a symbol of something: The dragon symbolizes the enemies of the Church. 2. ) to be considered as a typical or perfect example of something: For many people cars symbolize personal freedom … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
