presentarse a
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presentarse a(
preh
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sehn
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tahr
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seh
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (to appear)
a. to show up
El financista se presentó a la fiscalía para responder a los cargos en su contra.The financier showed up at the district attorney's office to respond to the charges against him.
a. to run for
El senador anunció que se presentará a presidente en las próximas elecciones.The senator announced that he will run for president in the next elections.
b. to stand for (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Me presentaré a la posición de tesorero de nuestro club social.I will stand for the position of treasurer of our social club.
a. to take
¿Has visto a Pablo? No se presentó al examen de hoy.Have you seen Pablo? He didn't take today's exam.
b. to sit (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Tengo que presentarme a un examen mañana y no he estudiado nada.I have to sit an exam tomorrow and I haven't studied anything.
a. to enter
¿Por que no te presentas al concurso? Puedes enviar todo en línea.Why don't you enter the competition? You can send everything online.
b. to go in for
Voy a presentame a un concurso de escritura. - ¡Qué bien! ¿Vas a mandar el cuento que leí?I'm going in for a writing competition. - That's great! Are you sending the short story I read?
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