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representante

/reh-preh-sehn-TAHN-teh/

representative

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.

A representante acts as a spokesperson for a company or group.

representante(noun)

m/fA2

representative

?

person acting on behalf of a group or company

Also:

spokesperson

?

official who speaks for a group

,

delegate

?

official sent to a conference

📝 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

  • delegado (delegate)
  • portavoz (spokesperson)

Common Collocations

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

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Flexibility

This noun's form ('representante') never changes, regardless of whether the person is male or female. You simply change the article: 'el representante' (male) or 'la representante' (female).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing 'Representante' and 'Representación'

Mistake: "Using 'la representante' when you mean the concept of 'representation' (la representación)."

Correction: 'Representante' is the person. 'Representación' is the act or concept. 'La representación de los trabajadores es crucial.'

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Contexts

This word is often used in professional or formal settings, making it a safe choice when discussing business, government, or legal matters.

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.

An agent, or representante, manages the career and contracts of an athlete or artist.

representante(noun)

m/fB1

agent

?

manager of an artist or athlete

Also:

manager

?

talent 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

⭐ Usage Tips

Context Clues

When talking about celebrities, athletes, or artists, 'representante' almost always means the person who manages their career and handles their contracts.

✏️ 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

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.