representante
A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.
A representative acts as the official voice or agent for a group or person.
Word in 30 Seconds
- A person acting on behalf of another entity.
- Commonly used in business and school settings.
- Functions as a bridge between two parties.
Summary
A representative acts as the official voice or agent for a group or person.
- A person acting on behalf of another entity.
- Commonly used in business and school settings.
- Functions as a bridge between two parties.
Use with the correct preposition
Always use 'de' after the noun when specifying what they represent. For example, 'representante de vendas' or 'representante da empresa'.
Do not confuse with act
Remember that 'representante' is a person, while 'representação' is the act or the office. Do not use the verb 'representar' when you mean the person.
Political importance in Brazil
In Brazil, the term 'representante' is deeply tied to democratic processes. Voters elect 'representantes' to Congress to voice their needs.
Examples
3 of 3Ele é o representante de vendas da nossa empresa.
He is our company's sales representative.
O representante legal assinou o contrato.
The legal representative signed the contract.
Quem será o nosso representante no jogo?
Who will be our representative in the game?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 're-present-ing' someone. A representative is someone who presents again the views of others.
Visão Geral
A palavra 'representante' deriva do verbo 'representar', indicando alguém que ocupa o lugar de outrem. É uma figura essencial em sociedades democráticas e ambientes corporativos, servindo como a voz ou o rosto de uma entidade maior.
Padrões de Uso
O termo é frequentemente usado com preposições como 'de' (representante de vendas) ou 'do/da' (representante da turma). Pode funcionar como substantivo de dois gêneros (o/a representante), sendo a forma invariável, mudando apenas o artigo que a acompanha.
Contextos Comuns
No ambiente de trabalho, um 'representante comercial' é quem vende produtos de uma empresa. Na escola, o 'representante de classe' é o aluno eleito pelos colegas para mediar conversas com os professores. Na política, os deputados são representantes do povo.
Comparação com Sinônimos
Embora 'delegado' também signifique alguém com autoridade, 'representante' é um termo mais amplo e neutro. 'Porta-voz' é mais específico, focando apenas na comunicação verbal, enquanto 'representante' pode envolver ações e tomadas de decisão além da fala.
Usage Notes
The word is neutral in register but often appears in formal business or legal settings. It is a common noun and does not change form for gender. Always ensure the article matches the gender of the person being referred to.
Common Mistakes
Learners often try to change the ending to 'representanta' for females, which is incorrect. Another error is using the verb 'representar' as a synonym for the person.
Memory Tip
Think of 're-present-ing' someone. A representative is someone who presents again the views of others.
Word Origin
Derived from Latin 'repraesentare', meaning to make present or to show. It evolved to mean someone who stands in the place of another.
Cultural Context
The term is central to the concept of representative democracy in Portuguese-speaking countries. It emphasizes the responsibility of the individual to act for the collective good.
Examples
Ele é o representante de vendas da nossa empresa.
everydayHe is our company's sales representative.
O representante legal assinou o contrato.
formalThe legal representative signed the contract.
Quem será o nosso representante no jogo?
informalWho will be our representative in the game?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
Representante de classe
Class representative
Representante sindical
Union representative
Often Confused With
A 'delegado' often implies a specific police rank or a person with delegated power in a formal task, whereas 'representante' is broader.
Grammar Patterns
Use with the correct preposition
Always use 'de' after the noun when specifying what they represent. For example, 'representante de vendas' or 'representante da empresa'.
Do not confuse with act
Remember that 'representante' is a person, while 'representação' is the act or the office. Do not use the verb 'representar' when you mean the person.
Political importance in Brazil
In Brazil, the term 'representante' is deeply tied to democratic processes. Voters elect 'representantes' to Congress to voice their needs.
Test Yourself
Complete a frase com a palavra correta.
Ela foi eleita a ___ da turma para falar com o diretor.
Precisamos de um substantivo que indique a pessoa, e 'representante' é a forma correta.
Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsEle é o profissional responsável por intermediar a venda de produtos ou serviços de uma empresa para clientes. Ele atua como o rosto da empresa no mercado.
Não, o substantivo é invariável. Para indicar o gênero, mudamos o artigo: 'o representante' para masculino e 'a representante' para feminino.
O representante tem autoridade para agir e decidir, enquanto o porta-voz tem a função principal de transmitir informações e comunicados oficiais.
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