/pɾesenˈtaɾ/
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Translation
to present, to introduce
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Word origin
From Latin praesentare ('to place before, to show'), from praesens ('present').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- praesentare
- English cognates
- present, presentation
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -ar conjugation. Pronouns: yo, tú, él/ella/ud., nos., vos., ellos/uds..
Indicative
| Person | Present | Preterite | Imperfect | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yo | presento | presenté | presentaba | presentaré | presentaría |
| tú | presentas | presentaste | presentabas | presentarás | presentarías |
| él/ella/ud. | presenta | presentó | presentaba | presentará | presentaría |
| nos. | presentamos | presentamos | presentábamos | presentaremos | presentaríamos |
| vos. | presentáis | presentasteis | presentabais | presentaréis | presentaríais |
| ellos/uds. | presentan | presentaron | presentaban | presentarán | presentarían |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect (-ra) | Imperfect (-se) |
|---|---|---|---|
| yo | presente | presentara | presentase |
| tú | presentes | presentaras | presentases |
| él/ella/ud. | presente | presentara | presentase |
| nos. | presentemos | presentáramos | presentásemos |
| vos. | presentéis | presentarais | presentaseis |
| ellos/uds. | presenten | presentaran | presentasen |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tú | presenta |
| ud. | presente |
| nosotros | presentemos |
| vosotros | presentad |
| uds. | presenten |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- presentando
- Past participle
- presentado
Examples
María.
I want to introduce you to my friend María.
.
The teacher is going to present the new book tomorrow.
: Juan .
Let me introduce myself: I am Juan and I work here.
.
You have to present the paper before Friday.
.
She presented her idea in front of everyone.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 9, lesson 2: presentar, compañía, regalo and 7 more words.