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representante

reh-preh-sehn-TAHN-tehre.pɾe.senˈtan.te

“representante” means “representative” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

representative

Also: spokesperson, delegate
Nounm/fA2
A person in professional attire standing between a crowd of diverse individuals and a large building entrance, holding a simple blue banner, symbolizing their role as a representative.

📝 In Action

Cada estado envía un representante al congreso.

A2

Each state sends a representative to the congress.

Necesitas hablar con el representante de servicio al cliente.

A2

You need to speak with the customer service representative.

La representante legal de la empresa firmó los documentos.

B1

The company's legal representative signed the documents.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • representante de ventas – sales representative
  • representante político – political representative

agent

Also: manager
Nounm/fB1
A determined business agent in a suit sits at a desk talking on a phone, while a smiling, muscular athlete in a sports uniform stands next to the desk giving a thumbs up, symbolizing successful management.

📝 In Action

Mi representante me consiguió un contrato con un gran estudio de cine.

B1

My agent got me a contract with a big movie studio.

El futbolista está negociando con su representante para un mejor salario.

B2

The soccer player is negotiating with his agent for a better salary.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • agente (agent)
  • mánager (manager (loanword))

Common Collocations

  • representante artístico – artist's agent
  • representante deportivo – sports agent

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "representante" in Spanish:

agent→delegate→manager→representative→spokesperson→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: representante

Question 1 of 2

Which Spanish phrase correctly refers to a woman who manages a musician's career?

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👥 Word Family▼
representar(to represent) — Verb
representación(representation) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes directly from the Spanish verb 'representar' (to represent), which itself evolved from the Latin verb *repraesentare*, meaning 'to show again' or 'to make present.' It describes someone who literally makes another person's presence felt or known.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: representanteItalian: rappresentante

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'representante' always refer to a person?

Yes, in modern usage, 'representante' almost always refers to a person (or sometimes an entity like a firm) who acts or speaks on behalf of another person, group, or company.

How do I know if 'representante' is masculine or feminine?

The word itself is gender-neutral. Its gender is determined by the article you use ('el' for masculine, 'la' for feminine) and the gender of the person it refers to. The ending of the word stays the same.