presencia
“presencia” means “presence” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
presence, attendance
Also: appearance
📝 In Action
Confirmaron su presencia en la boda.
A2They confirmed their attendance at the wedding.
Noté la presencia de alguien detrás de mí.
B1I noticed someone's presence behind me.
La policía aumentó su presencia en las calles.
B2The police increased their presence on the streets.
presence, bearing
Also: charisma
📝 In Action
El director tiene una gran presencia escénica.
B2The director has a great stage presence.
Aunque era callado, su presencia era imponente.
C1Although he was quiet, his presence (bearing) was imposing.
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Quick Quiz: presencia
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Which sentence uses 'presencia' to describe someone's bearing or charisma, rather than their physical location?
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Comes directly from the Latin word *praesentia*, meaning 'condition of being present.' It shares its root with the English word 'present.'
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'presence of mind' in Spanish?
You use the specific phrase 'presencia de ánimo'. For example: 'Tuvo la presencia de ánimo para pedir ayuda' (He had the presence of mind to ask for help).
Is 'presencia' generally countable or uncountable?
It is usually treated as an uncountable noun (like 'water' or 'air'). However, you might hear the plural 'presencias' when referring to ghostly manifestations or multiple instances of attendance.