Presentes (en. Presents)
/pɾeˈsentes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
An item that is given to someone as a gift.
I gave a present to my friend for his birthday.
Le di un presente a mi amigo por su cumpleaños.
The attendees at an event or meeting.
The attendees at the conference enjoyed the talk.
Los presentes a la conferencia disfrutaron de la charla.
adjective
It refers to something that is happening in the current moment.
The current problems must be solved soon.
Los presentes problemas deben solucionarse pronto.
Etymology
From Latin 'praesens', which means 'to be before' or 'to be here'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be present
To participate or be present at an event.
estar presente
to give a present
To give a gift to someone.
hacer un presente
the presents
The people who are in a specific place.
los presentes
Related Words
to present
To show something to someone.
presentar
presence
State of being in a place.
presencia
present
Current time in which an action occurs.
presente
Slang Meanings
Hot gift
He brought a hot present to his girl.
Le trajo un presente caliente a su chica.
Little gift
He always brings a little gift when he visits.
Siempre trae un regalito cuando visita.