retratada

Retratada is the feminine singular past participle of retratar in Portuguese, used as an adjective meaning that someone or something has been portrayed or depicted in a portrait, photograph, or other image. It can refer to a person who appears in a work of art or in a visual representation.

Grammatical notes: retratada agrees in gender with the noun it describes. The masculine form is retratado, and the plural forms are retratados (masculine or mixed) and retratadas (feminine). In practice, retratada is common in captions, descriptions, and art-historical or journalistic contexts to identify the depicted subject.

Usage examples: A mulher retratada na pintura do século XVIII é identificada como uma aristocrata. The phrase emphasizes that the subject has been depicted in the artwork. In photography or media, a subject might be described as "a retratada," highlighting their portrayal in the image.

Etymology and related terms: retratada derives from the verb retratar, which means to portray, depict, or render in a likeness. Related terms include retratar (to portray), retrato (portrait), and retratista (portrait painter or photographer).

See also: retratar, retrato, retratista.