/pɾesenˈtaɾse/
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Translation
to introduce oneself, to show up
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Word origin
The reflexive of presentar, from Latin praesentare ('to place before'), from praesens ('present, at hand'). The same root gives English 'present' and 'presentation'.
- 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
, Ana.
Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Ana.
.
He showed up to work an hour late.
¿ ?
Have you already introduced yourself to your new colleagues?
.
Many candidates showed up for the interview.
¡ !
Introduce yourself before you start speaking!
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 46, lesson 1: presentarse, envidiar, reclamar and 7 more words.