presentarse a un examen

A pronominal verb phrase combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Se dio cuenta del problema.)
pronominal verb phrase
1. (education)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. to take an exam
Marcos solo se presenta a un examen cuando está seguro de que lo va a aprobar.Marcos only takes an exam when he's certain he's going to pass it.
b. to do an exam
Ana se presentó ayer a un examen y dice que le fue bien.Ana did an exam yesterday and she says that it went well.
c. to sit an exam
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Cuando tengo que presentarme a un examen, me acuesto temprano la noche anterior.When I have to sit an exam, I go to bed early the previous night.
presentar un examen
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
2. (education)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
Regionalism used in Panama
(Panama)
a. to take an exam
Muchos estudiantes se estresan cuando tienen que presentar un examen.Many students get stressed when they have to take an exam.
b. to do an exam
Presenté un examen la semana pasada. - ¿Crees que lo aprobarás?I did an exam last week. - Do you think you'll pass it?
c. to sit an exam
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
A continuación te ofrecemos algunos consejos sobre cómo prepararte para presentar un examen.Next we offer you some advice on how you should prepare for sitting an exam.
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