presenta
/preh-SEHN-tah/
introduces
When used as a verb, presenta means "(he/she/it) introduces."
presenta(Verb)
introduces
?(he/she/it/formal you) introduces a person
,presents
?(he/she/it/formal you) displays or shows something
submits
?(he/she/it/formal you) hands in a document or request
,exhibits
?(he/she/it/formal you) displays a quality or symptom
📝 In Action
Ella presenta a su nuevo colega a todo el equipo.
A1She introduces her new colleague to the entire team.
El director presenta las cifras de ventas de este mes.
A2The director presents this month's sales figures.
El paciente presenta síntomas leves de la gripe.
B1The patient exhibits mild flu symptoms.
💡 Grammar Points
Dual Role of 'Presenta'
'Presenta' is the verb form used when talking about 'he,' 'she,' 'it,' or the formal 'you' (usted) doing the action right now.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing up Presentar and Introducir
Mistake: "Using 'introducir' when introducing a person (e.g., *Él introduce a su amigo*)."
Correction: Always use 'presentar' when introducing people: 'Él presenta a su amigo.'
⭐ Usage Tips
Remember the 'A'
When introducing a person, Spanish requires the 'personal a': 'presenta a [person].'
Presenta can be used as an informal command meaning "Introduce!"
presenta(Verb)
Introduce!
?(Informal command) Introduce someone
,Submit!
?(Informal command) Hand in a document
Show!
?(Informal command) Display something
📝 In Action
¡Presenta tu pasaporte en la aduana!
A1Present your passport at customs!
Presenta tu idea al grupo ahora mismo.
A2Present your idea to the group right now.
💡 Grammar Points
The Informal Command
In Spanish, the informal command form (telling 'tú' what to do) often looks exactly like the 'él/ella/usted' present tense form. So 'presenta' means both 'he presents' and 'Present!'
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong command form
Mistake: "Using the infinitive 'presentar' when giving a command to a friend."
Correction: Use the conjugated command form 'presenta' instead of the base form 'presentar.'
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: presenta
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'presenta' as a command?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'presenta' and 'presente'?
'Presenta' is the simple present tense form for 'he/she/it/usted' (He presents). 'Presente' is the present subjunctive form (used for wishes/doubts, e.g., 'Espero que él presente...'), and it is also the word for 'present' (the adjective) or 'gift' (the noun).
Can 'presenta' be used to mean 'shows up' or 'appears'?
No, if you want to say 'he/she shows up,' you must use the reflexive form: 'se presenta' (e.g., 'Él se presenta tarde'). 'Presenta' alone always means they are showing or introducing something/someone else.