How to Say "they represent" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “they represent” is “significan” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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verbB1
standing for something else
Examples
Los nuevos impuestos significan un aumento en el costo de vida.
The new taxes imply an increase in the cost of living.
Sus logros no significan nada si no son felices.
Their achievements don't matter (don't signify) anything if they aren't happy.
Meaning vs. Importance
While 'significan' usually asks for a definition, it can also be used to say that something 'matters' or 'is important,' often with 'mucho' (a lot) or 'nada' (nothing).
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