portrayal
gb/pɔɹtɹˈeɪəl/ us/pɔɹtɹˈeɪəl/
B2
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Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
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the way something is shown
The way a person, group, or thing is shown or described, especially in movies, books, or news.
Vzorec užití:
the portrayal of [someone/something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'portrayal' (a noun) with the verb 'portray'. For example, *'The film portrayal him as evil'* is incorrect; it should be *'The film portrays him as evil'* or *'The film’s portrayal of him is evil'.* Another common confusion is between 'portrayal' and 'portrait': a 'portrait' is usually a picture or painting of a person, while a 'portrayal' is the way someone or something is shown or described, not only in pictures.
Synonyma
representation (Broader and more general; can be visual, legal, or symbolic, while 'portrayal' often highlights how someone or something is shown in detail or with a certain attitude.)
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depiction (Very close in meaning; slightly more visual or artistic in tone than 'portrayal'.)
Antonyma
misrepresentation (Describes a way of showing or describing something that is false or unfair, the opposite of an accurate or fair portrayal.)
Kolokace
accurate portrayal
|negative portrayal
|realistic portrayal
|media portrayal
|sympathetic portrayal
|stereotypical portrayal
Témata
media
|art
|culture
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Příklady
- The film’s portrayal of refugees was powerful but controversial.
- Many activists are angry about the negative portrayal of young people in the press.
- The novel offers a sensitive portrayal of life in a small rural town.
- Critics praised the documentary for its balanced portrayal of both sides of the conflict.
- Television has a huge influence on the public’s portrayal of body image.
Učební příklady
- The media’s portrayal of the singer damaged her career.
- This book gives a positive portrayal of older people.
- Some viewers complained about the unfair portrayal of the police.
- The article changes our portrayal of the company’s history.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
2
an actor’s performance of a character
The way an actor plays and shows a character in a movie, play, or TV show.
Vzorec užití:
[someone]’s portrayal of [a character]
Častá chyba:
Learners may use 'portrayal' when they need the verb 'portray'. For example, *'He portrayal the king very well'* is incorrect; it should be *'He portrays the king very well'* or *'His portrayal of the king is very good.'* They may also overuse 'acting' where 'portrayal' is more precise when talking about one specific role.
Synonyma
performance (More general for any acting; 'portrayal' focuses on how a specific character is shown or interpreted.)
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interpretation (Highlights the personal, artistic choices the actor makes in creating the character.)
Antonyma
miscasting (Refers to a choice of actor that does not fit the role, often resulting in an unconvincing portrayal.)
Kolokace
brilliant portrayal
|convincing portrayal
|memorable portrayal
|Oscar-winning portrayal
|nuanced portrayal
|his/her portrayal of [character]
Témata
art
|entertainment
|culture
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Příklady
- Her portrayal of the queen earned her several major awards.
- Critics praised his complex portrayal of a man struggling with addiction.
- The actor’s chilling portrayal of the villain became iconic.
- Many fans still consider his portrayal of Sherlock Holmes to be the best.
- The film is worth seeing for her heartfelt portrayal alone.
Učební příklady
- His portrayal of the hero was very strong.
- People loved her emotional portrayal of the mother.
- The movie is famous for the actor’s powerful portrayal of the main character.
- Reviewers wrote that his portrayal of the singer felt honest.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
portrayal
IPA
GB/pɔɹtɹˈeɪəl/
US/pɔɹtɹˈeɪəl/
Slabiky a přízvuk
por - tray - al (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tray)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: portrayal
- Plural: portrayal, portrayals
Příbuzná slova
Forms
portrayals
noun
Core family
portray
verb B1
Related words
portrait
noun B1
Advanced or less common
portraitist
noun
portraiture
noun C1
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