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    Presente (en. Present)

    /pɾeˈsente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A current moment in time.
    The present is a time that we must take advantage of.
    El presente es un tiempo que debemos aprovechar.
    A gift.
    I gave my friend a birthday present.
    Le di un presente de cumpleaños a mi amigo.
    verb
    To present something or someone.
    I am going to present my coworker.
    Voy a presente a mi compañero de trabajo.
    adjective
    That is in the current moment.
    The present course is very interesting.
    El presente curso es muy interesante.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'praesens', meaning 'to be in front of' or 'to be present'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be present
    It means to attend or participate in a place or event.
    estar presente
    to make present
    It indicates the action of making something evident or known.
    hacer presente
    to live in the present
    It refers to focusing on the current moment and not worrying about the past or future.
    vivir en el presente

    Related Words

    to witness
    To see or be a witness to an event.
    presenciar
    presentation
    The exposition of a topic in front of an audience.
    presentación
    presenter
    A person who makes a presentation.
    presentador

    Slang Meanings

    To be here, in the place.
    Today I am present at the meeting.
    Hoy estoy presente en la reunión.
    An informal gift among friends.
    I brought a gift to the party.
    Le traje un presente a la fiesta.