🇬🇧🇪🇸 behalf - representación : English Lesson

Meaning of "behalf" ("representación"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

“Behalf” means you do or say something for another person, like you are standing in their place. When you speak or act on someone’s behalf, you are representing them, helping to share their ideas, wishes, or needs because they aren’t there or can’t do it themselves.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

On behalf of my stomach, I would like to thank whoever invented snacks.

On behalf of my feet, I refused to run another lap in gym class without a snack break.

The dog barked furiously, and I explained on his behalf that the evil mailman had returned.

On behalf of my alarm clock, I apologized for its rude behavior every single morning.

People often say “on behalf of” when they represent others—so if you ever accept a big trophy for your team, you might say, “On behalf of everyone, thanks for this shiny dust collector!”

At the school gate, Nora held a trembling letter on behalf of her friend who lay sick. She walked on behalf of the friend into the small hall and read on behalf of the patient child. The teacher smiled on behalf of the class, and the friend’s mother wept on behalf of the absent girl. The crowd clapped.

This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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