presentó
“presentó” means “introduced” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
introduced
📝 In Action
Mi hermana me presentó a su novio en la fiesta.
A2My sister introduced me to her boyfriend at the party.
El director presentó al nuevo empleado al equipo.
B1The manager introduced the new employee to the team.
Ella se presentó ante la audiencia con confianza.
B1She introduced herself to the audience confidently.
Word Connections
submittedAlso: handed in, filed
📝 In Action
El abogado presentó la evidencia ante el juez.
B1The lawyer submitted the evidence before the judge.
Ella presentó su solicitud de beca justo a tiempo.
B1She handed in her scholarship application just in time.
Word Connections
showedAlso: exhibited, unveiled
📝 In Action
La compañía presentó su nuevo modelo de teléfono en la feria.
B2The company unveiled its new phone model at the fair.
El paciente presentó síntomas de fiebre alta.
B2The patient showed symptoms of high fever.
El artista presentó la obra por primera vez en Madrid.
C1The artist exhibited the work for the first time in Madrid.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: presentó
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'presentó' to mean 'submitted'?
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
Comes from the Latin verb *praesentāre*, meaning 'to place before' or 'to offer.' The core idea is bringing something or someone forward into view, which explains why it is used for introductions, submissions, and displays.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the base form (infinitive) of 'presentó'?
The base form is 'presentar' (to present/to introduce).
How is 'presentó' different from 'presentaba'?
'Presentó' (preterite) describes a single, finished action in the past (e.g., 'He introduced her once'). 'Presentaba' (imperfect) describes an action that was ongoing, habitual, or descriptive in the past (e.g., 'He was introducing her to everyone at the time').