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"Matricularse" 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 "matricularse" and "presentarse" below.
matricularse(
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)A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to register
Decidí matricularme en un curso de fotografía.I decided to register in a photography class.
b. to enroll (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Hay tres estudiantes que fueron admitidos pero aún no se han matriculado.There are three students that were admitted but who still have not enrolled.
c. to enrol (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Mi hijo quiere matricularse en clases de pintura después del colegio.My son wants to enrol in a painting class after school.
d. to matriculate (formal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
El viernes 30 es la fecha límite para matricularse en la universidad.Friday the 30th is the deadline to matriculate at the university.
matricular
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to sign up)
a. to register
¿Ya matriculaste a tus niños en las clase de natación?Have you already registered your children for swimming classes?
b. to enroll (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
No hemos decidido si vamos a matricular a las niñas en un colegio público o uno privado.We have not decided if we'll enroll the girls in a public or a private school.
c. to enrol (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Nuestra organización ayuda a matricular niños de zonas rurales en la escuela.Our organization helps enrol children from rural areas in school.
d. to matriculate
La universidad esperaba matricular sólo los mejores estudiantes para mantener altas sus tasas de graduación.The university hoped to matriculate only the best performing students to keep their graduation rates high.
a. to register
Tengo que ir a la administración de automotores a matricular mi nuevo carro.I have to go to the motor vehicle administration to register my new car.
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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