la
feminine
/pɾeˈsenθja/
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Translation
presence
Word origin
From Latin praesentia ('a being present'), from praesens ('present, at hand').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- praesentia
- English cognates
- presence, present
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralpresencias
Examples
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His presence makes me very nervous.
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I do not want to talk about this in the presence of the children.
ambiente.
The boss's presence changed the whole atmosphere.
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Her presence at the party was a surprise.
, .
He said it in my presence, without shame.
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