Presentar (en. Introduce)
/pɾesenˈtaɾ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To show or put something before someone's sight or knowledge.
I am going to present my friend at the meeting.
Voy a presentar a mi amigo en la reunión.
To propose a matter for consideration or discussion.
She is going to present her project to the board.
Ella va a presentar su proyecto al consejo.
In an academic context, to present a paper or research.
Students must present their papers at the end of the semester.
Los estudiantes deben presentar sus trabajos al final del semestre.
To formally deliver something to someone.
The ambassador is going to present his credentials.
El embajador va a presentar sus credenciales.
Etymology
From Latin 'praesentare', which means 'to present' or 'to make present.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to present a complaint
To express dissatisfaction or a claim.
presentar una queja
to take an exam
To undergo a formal assessment of knowledge.
presentar un examen
to present evidence
To show evidence in a legal or argumentative context.
presentar pruebas
Related Words
presentation
Action of presenting something or someone; exposition or report.
presentación
presenter
Person who presents something, such as a program or event.
presentador
present
The way something is shown or appears before an audience.
presente
Slang Meanings
To present something informally or impromptu.
I am going to present my idea at tonight's talk.
Voy a presentar mi idea en la charla de esta noche.
When someone arrives at a place and presents themselves suddenly.
That friend always presents suddenly at parties.
Ese amigo siempre presenta de repente en las fiestas.