Conjugation of representar

The Portuguese verb representar means "to represent". Below are its 7 tenses as tables, 4 example sentences and answers to 3 common questions. Press play next to a present tense form or an example to hear it.

Meaning: to represent
Type: Regular -ar verb
Gerund: representando
Past participle: representado

Quick answer

The present tense of representar is eu represento, tu representas, ele/ela representa, nós representamos, vós representais, eles/elas representam. It is a regular -ar verb, so every tense takes the standard -ar endings. The tables below cover 7 tenses, from the present to the imperative. Every present form and 4 example sentences have a listen button.

Present tense of representar

Present Presente
eu	represento
tu	representas
ele/ela	representa
nós	representamos
vós	representais
eles/elas	representam

More tenses of representar

Simple past Pretérito perfeito
eu	representei
tu	representaste
ele/ela	representou
nós	representámos
vós	representastes
eles/elas	representaram

Imperfect Pretérito imperfeito
eu	representava
tu	representavas
ele/ela	representava
nós	representávamos
vós	representáveis
eles/elas	representavam

Future Futuro
eu	representarei
tu	representarás
ele/ela	representará
nós	representaremos
vós	representareis
eles/elas	representarão

Conditional Condicional
eu	representaria
tu	representarias
ele/ela	representaria
nós	representaríamos
vós	representaríeis
eles/elas	representariam

Present subjunctive Presente do subjuntivo
que eu	represente
que tu	representes
que ele/ela	represente
que nós	representemos
que vós	representeis
que eles/elas	representem

Imperative Imperativo
tu	representa
você	represente
nós	representemos
vós	representai
vocês	representem

Notes on representar

Representar is regular. Its forms follow the regular -ar pattern, as shown by represento, representei, representava, and representarei.

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Example sentences with representar

Eu represento a escola nas reuniões. I represent the school at meetings.
Ontem, representámos a nossa equipa. Yesterday, we represented our team.
Ela representava a turma no conselho. She represented the class on the council.
Amanhã, representarão Portugal no festival. Tomorrow, they will represent Portugal at the festival.

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Frequently asked questions

Is representar a regular Portuguese verb?

Yes, representar is regular. Its forms follow the regular -ar model.

What are the present tense forms of representar?

The forms are represento, representas, representa, representamos, representais, and representam.

What are the past participle and gerund of representar?

The past participle is representado and the gerund is representando.