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"Presente" is a form of "presente", an adjective which is often translated as "present". "Presentara" is a form of "presentar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to introduce". Learn more about the difference between "presente" and "presentara" 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.
presentar(
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)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.
2. (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.
3. (to offer)
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.
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.
6. (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.
7. (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.
9. (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.
10. (military)
presentarse
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.
15. (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.
