Presenta (en. Presents)

/pɾeˈsɛn.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To show or make something or someone known.
She presents her project at the meeting.
Ella presenta su proyecto en la reunión.
To offer or provide something.
The program presents several options for enjoyment.
El programa presenta varias opciones para disfrutar.
To introduce someone in a conversation.
He introduces his friends at the party.
Él presenta a sus amigos en la fiesta.

Etymology

From the Latin 'praesentare', which means 'to show' or 'to make present'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to file a complaint
To express dissatisfaction about something.
presentar una queja
to present evidence
To offer evidence in a legal or argumentative context.
presentar pruebas
to submit a report
To deliver a document that summarizes relevant information.
presentar un informe

Related Words

presentation
Action of presenting something or someone.
presentación
presenter
Person who presents or introduces something.
presentador
presentable
That can be presented in public.
presentable

Slang Meanings

To present something informally in front of friends.
I'm going to present the party plan this weekend.
Voy a presentar el plan de la fiesta este fin de semana.
To bring up a problem in a colloquial context.
A small mess is presented at the meeting.
Se presenta un pequeño lío en la reunión.