presentación
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presentation
The word presentación means a formal talk or display of information (presentation).
presentación(noun)
presentation
?a formal talk or display of information
,speech
?a formal address
lecture
?educational talk
,demonstration
?showing how something works
📝 In Action
Tengo que preparar una presentación para la clase de historia mañana.
A1I have to prepare a presentation for history class tomorrow.
La presentación de los resultados financieros fue muy clara y concisa.
A2The presentation of the financial results was very clear and concise.
El profesor usó muchas diapositivas en su presentación.
B1The professor used many slides in his presentation.
💡 Grammar Points
The verb for 'to give a presentation'
In Spanish, we usually 'make' a presentation (hacer) or 'give' a presentation (dar), rather than just 'present' it. The verb 'presentar' (to present) is used for the action itself.
⭐ Usage Tips
Focus on the Slides
If you are specifically referring to the set of slides or digital materials, you can say 'las diapositivas' or 'el PowerPoint' (often capitalized).
The word presentación can also mean the act of introducing one person to another (introduction).
presentación(noun)
introduction
?the act of introducing a person to another
,debut
?first public appearance
formal introduction
?a formal meeting
📝 In Action
Después de la presentación, todos se sintieron más cómodos.
A2After the introduction, everyone felt more comfortable.
La presentación del nuevo director fue en una cena formal.
B1The introduction of the new director was at a formal dinner.
💡 Grammar Points
Distinguishing 'Presentación' from 'Introducción'
'Introducción' is often used for the beginning part of a book or speech. 'Presentación' is usually used for introducing people or for the entire speech/talk itself.
The word presentación refers to the physical look or display of an item (appearance).
presentación(noun)
appearance
?the physical look or display of an item
,submission
?the act of handing in documents
packaging
?how a product is displayed
,filing
?legal document submission
📝 In Action
La presentación del postre era tan bonita que no queríamos comerlo.
B1The 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.
B2The deadline for the submission of documents is Friday.
El producto tiene una presentación de lujo, aunque es económico.
B2The product has a luxury presentation (packaging), even though it is cheap.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'Presentación' with 'De'
When talking about submitting things, 'presentación' is almost always followed by 'de' (of): 'presentación de la solicitud' (submission of the application).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: presentación
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'presentación' to mean 'appearance' or 'packaging'?
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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).