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"Presente" is a form of "presente", an adjective which is often translated as "present". "Atentamente" is an adverb which is often translated as "attentively". Learn more about the difference between "presente" and "atentamente" below.
presente(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. present
Mi hermana no estuvo presente en mi boda porque estaba dando a luz.My sister was not present at my wedding because she was giving birth.
a. current
En lo que va del presente año, las ventas han aumentado un 10%.In the current year, sales have increased 10%.
3. (education)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
4. (time)
5. (grammar)
a. present tense
No son las conjugaciones del presente que me dan problemas, son las del pretérito.It's not the present tense conjugations that give me trouble, it's the preterite.
a. present
Le traje un presente, señor Smith. Espero que le guste.I've brought a present for you, Mr. Smith. I hope you like it.
b. gift
El embajador de India eligió un anillo de oro como presente para el presidente de Francia.The Indian ambassador chose a gold ring as a gift for the president of France.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Por la presente le comunico que ha sido aceptado en nuestra facultad.I am writing to inform you that you have been accepted as a member of our faculty.
Por medio de la presente le informo que renuncio a mi puesto como contador.I hereby inform you that I am resigning from my position as accountant.
los presentes, las presentes
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
a. those present
La mayoría de los presentes votó a favor del nuevo presupuesto.The majority of those present voted in favor of the new budget.
atentamente(
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)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
a. attentively
Todos escuchamos atentamente el discurso del presidente.We all listened attentively to the president's speech.
b. carefully
Lea las instrucciones atentamente antes de empezar.Read the instructions carefully before starting.
a. attentively
La camarera fue muy amable y nos atendió atentamente.The waitress was very pleasant and served us attentively.
b. cordially
Todos están atentamente invitados a asistir a este evento.Everyone is cordially invited to attend this event.
c. kindly
Le solicito atentamente nos envíe más información sobre su investigación.I would kindly ask you to send us further information on your research.
b. yours sincerely
Estimada señora Karla: Felicidades por el premio. Le saluda atentamente, Sara Solero Tomás, DirectoraDear Mrs. Karla, Congratulations on winning the award. Yours sincerely, Sara Solero Tomás, Manager
c. sincerely yours (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Estimado señor Peterson: Por favor acepte nuestras disculpas por el error. Le saluda atentamente, Catalina MataDear Mr. Peterson: Please accept our apologies for the error. Sincerely yours, Catalina Mata
d. sincerely (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Estimada señora Pujol: Le escribo para confirmar que mi marido irá a la estación de ferrocarril a buscarla el viernes. Atentamente, Isabel RuizDear Mrs. Pujol, I'm writing to confirm that my husband will come to the train station to meet you on Friday. Sincerely, Isabel Ruiz
e. yours faithfully (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Estimada señora: Adjunto los documentos pedidos. Le saluda atentamente, Ana Martínez, Secretaria.Dear Madam, Please find attached the documents you requested. Yours faithfully, Ana Martínez, Secretary
