Presencia (en. Presence)

/pɾeˈsenθja/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
The quality of being in a specific place.
Her presence at the meeting was crucial.
Su presencia en la reunión fue crucial.
The appearance or demeanor of a person.
The actor has a strong presence on stage.
El actor tiene una fuerte presencia en el escenario.
The influence or impact that a person or thing can have.
The presence of diversity in the company is notable.
La presencia de la diversidad en la empresa es notable.

Etymology

From Latin 'praesentia', which means 'to be present'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have presence
To have an appearance that attracts attention.
tener presencia
constant presence
To always be present in a certain place.
presencia constante
to make an appearance
To attend an event or place.
hacer presencia

Related Words

absence
State of not being present in a place.
ausencia
attendance
Action of being present in a place.
asistencia
appearance
The visual aspect of a person or thing.
apariencia

Slang Meanings

To be in the groove
When you arrived at the party, your presence was in the groove.
Cuando llegaste a la fiesta, tu presencia estaba en la onda.
To be the life of the party
She is always the presence that brightens any event.
Ella siempre es la presencia que anima cualquier evento.