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"Inscribirse" is a pronominal verb which is often translated as "to register", and "presentarse" is a pronominal verb which is often translated as "to turn up". Learn more about the difference between "inscribirse" and "presentarse" below.
inscribirse(
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)A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
1. (to sign up)
a. to register
Se inscribió en la conferencia pero no pudo asistir.He registered for the conference but could not attend.
b. to enroll (in a course or a school) (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Me quiero inscribir a un taller de arte este semestre.I want to enroll in an art workshop this semester.
c. to enrol (in a course or a school) (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Para inscribirse es suficiente con el carnet de identidad.All you need to enrol is to present your identity card.
d. to enter (a competition)
Se inscribió en la competencia sin pensar seriamente en ganar.He entered the competition without really thinking about winning.
a. to belong
Su obra se inscribe en la corriente neorrealista que marcó la época.His work belongs to the neorealist school that marked the times.
a. to be in keeping with
Estas medidas se inscriben dentro de la nueva política económica.These measures are in keeping with the new economic policy.
inscribir
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
4. (to carve)
a. to engrave
Muchos enamorados habían inscrito sus nombres en el tronco del árbol.Many lovers had engraved their names on the tree trunk.
b. to inscribe
Voy a mandar inscribir los nombres de mis hijos en la pulsera.I'm going to have my children's names inscribed on the bracelet.
5. (to sign up)
a. to enroll (in a course or a school) (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Estoy pensando en inscribir a mi hija en un curso de natación.I'm thinking of enrolling my daughter in a swimming course.
b. to enrol (in a course or a school) (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
He decidido inscribir a los niños en la escuela que está más cerca de casa.I have decided to enrol my children in the school that is closest to home.
c. to register
Para inscribir a otra persona necesitas saber su nombre completo.To register another person you need to know their full name.
d. to enter (a competition)
Insistió tanto que al final sus padres lo inscribieron en el concurso de canto.He insisted so much that eventually his parents entered him in the singing contest.
6. (to record)
a. to register
Lo primero que tiene que hacer es inscribir su marca en el registro de patentes y marcas.The first thing you need to do is register your brand in the patents and trademarks registry.
a. to inscribe
A continuación se ofrece una explicación de cómo inscribir una circunferencia en un triángulo.Here you'll find an explanation on how to inscribe a circumference in a triangle.
presentarse(
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)A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to turn up
La evidencia que necesitábamos por fin se presentó hoy.The evidence that we needed finally turned up today.
b. to show up
Se presentó en la reunión aunque nadie lo había invitado.He showed up at the meeting although he hadn't been invited.
a. to arise
Cuando se presenta una oportunidad, debes aprovecharla.When an opportunity arises, you must take advantage of it.
b. to come up
El tema se presentó en la conversación, pero no se dijo mucho al respecto.The topic came up in conversation but not much was said about it.
5. (to enter)
b. to stand for (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Me voy a presentar para el puesto de presidente.I'm going to stand for the post of chairman.
a. to turn oneself in
El sospechoso se presentó a la policía en la mañana del lunes.The suspect turned himself in to the police on Monday morning.
b. to report
Soldado, tendrás que presentarte ante el general.Soldier, you'll need to report to the general.
b. to sit (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Decidí no presentarme al examen.I decided not to sit the exam.
presentar
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to introduce
Mi jefa me presentó a su marido la semana pasada.My boss introduced me to her husband last week.
9. (to display)
a. to show
Todos los pasajeros deben presentar su pasaporte y tarjeta de embarque.All passengers must show their passport and boarding pass.
10. (to offer)
11. (to put forward)
a. to propose
Presentó una solución alternativa al problema.He proposed an alternative solution to the problem.
b. to present
El fiscal presentó nuevas pruebas contra el acusado.The attorney presented new evidence against the accused.
12. (to make public)
a. to launch
Presentará su nueva novela en la Biblioteca Nacional.He will launch his new novel at the National Library.
b. to present
La artista presentó sus últimas obras en la Galería Matienzo.The artist presented her latest works at the Matienzo Gallery.
13. (to turn in)
a. to hand in
Todos los estudiantes presentaron sus tareas a tiempo.All of the students handed in their assignments on time.
b. to submit
Los candidatos deberán presentar sus tesis al final del mes.Candidates must submit their theses by the end of the month.
14. (to execute)
a. to perform
Los niños presentaron su interpretación de una obra de teatro clásica.The children performed their rendition of a classic play.
a. to host
El hombre que presenta ese programa es un verdadero encanto.The man who hosts that show is a real charmer.
b. to present
La periodista que presenta las noticias de las 8 es colombiana.The journalist who presents the 8 o'clock news is Colombian.
16. (to possess)
a. to have
Este producto presenta todos los últimos y mejores distintivos.This product has all of the latest and greatest features.
b. to present
El paciente presenta síntomas de la enfermedad de Lyme.The patient presents symptoms of Lyme disease.
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