representar

/repɾesenˈtaɾ/ · A2 · verb

to represent

re- + presentar: to present again, so to stand in for something

From Latin repraesentare, to make present again. Near-twin of English represent, with the Spanish -ar verb ending. Same double sense as in English: stand for something, or make up a share (represents 20% of sales).

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