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presentación

pre-sen-ta-syonpɾesen̪taˈsjon

presentation, speech

Also: lecture, demonstration
NounfA1
A person standing at a podium speaking to an audience, with a large, colorful screen displaying simple charts behind them, symbolizing a formal talk.

📝 In Action

Tengo que preparar una presentación para la clase de historia mañana.

A1

I have to prepare a presentation for history class tomorrow.

La presentación de los resultados financieros fue muy clara y concisa.

A2

The presentation of the financial results was very clear and concise.

El profesor usó muchas diapositivas en su presentación.

B1

The professor used many slides in his presentation.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • exposición (exposition, display)
  • conferencia (conference, lecture)

Common Collocations

  • hacer una presentación – to give a presentation
  • presentación de diapositivas – slideshow presentation

introduction, debut

Also: formal introduction
NounfA2
Three friendly, cartoon people standing together. One person is gesturing towards the other two, who are shaking hands, symbolizing an introduction.

📝 In Action

Después de la presentación, todos se sintieron más cómodos.

A2

After the introduction, everyone felt more comfortable.

La presentación del nuevo director fue en una cena formal.

B1

The introduction of the new director was at a formal dinner.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • introducción (introduction)
  • encuentro (meeting)

Common Collocations

  • presentación formal – formal introduction

appearance, submission

Also: packaging, filing
NounfB1neutral/formal
A close-up view of a perfectly wrapped gift box tied with a large, neat bow, displayed prominently, emphasizing its visual appeal.

📝 In Action

La presentación del postre era tan bonita que no queríamos comerlo.

B1

The appearance (or plating) of the dessert was so beautiful we didn't want to eat it.

La fecha límite para la presentación de documentos es el viernes.

B2

The deadline for the submission of documents is Friday.

El producto tiene una presentación de lujo, aunque es económico.

B2

The product has a luxury presentation (packaging), even though it is cheap.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • presentación de calidad – quality appearance/packaging
  • presentación de pruebas – submission of evidence

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "presentación" in Spanish:

formal introduction→packaging→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: presentación

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'presentación' to mean 'appearance' or 'packaging'?

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

This word comes from the Latin verb *praesentare*, meaning 'to place before' or 'to show'. It emphasizes the act of bringing something (a speech, a person, or a document) into view for others.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: apresentaçãoFrench: présentation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'presentación' the same as 'introducción'?

Not exactly. 'Presentación' is the broader word. It can mean a formal talk (like a PowerPoint) or the act of introducing people. 'Introducción' usually means the beginning part of a text or the act of bringing people together for the first time.

How do I say 'to give a presentation'?

The most common way is 'hacer una presentación' (to make a presentation) or 'dar una presentación' (to give a presentation).