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A friendly person standing in the middle, gesturing with open hands toward two different groups of smiling people to introduce them to each other.

presentarles

pre-sen-TAR-les

verbA2regular with attached pronoun ar
to introduce to them / to you all?social introduction of people,to present to them / to you all?showing a project or idea to a group
Also:to show them / to you all?displaying something for the first time

Quick Reference

gerundpresentándoles
past Participlepresentado
infinitivepresentar

📝 In Action

Quiero presentarles a mi nueva mejor amiga.

A1

I want to introduce my new best friend to you all.

Mañana voy a presentarles el plan de negocios.

A2

Tomorrow I am going to present the business plan to them.

Es un honor presentarles al próximo presidente.

B1

It is an honor to present the next president to you.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • darles a conocer (to make known to them)

Antonyms

  • ocultarles (to hide from them)

Common Collocations

  • Permítame presentarles a... – Allow me to introduce (to you all)...
  • Quisiera presentarles... – I would like to present to you...

💡 Grammar Points

What is that 'les'?

The 'les' at the end of 'presentar' acts like a mini-word meaning 'to them' or 'to you all'. In Spanish, you can glue it right onto the end of an action word when it hasn't been changed for a person yet (the base form).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Double Pronouns

Mistake: "Les voy a presentarles."

Correction: Say 'Les voy a presentar' OR 'Voy a presentarles'. You don't need the 'les' in both spots!

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal vs. Group

Use this form when you are standing in front of a group of people and want to show them something new or introduce a guest.

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesles presentaran
yoles presentara
túles presentaras
vosotrosles presentarais
nosotrosles presentáramos
él/ella/ustedles presentara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesles presenten
yoles presente
túles presentes
vosotrosles presentéis
nosotrosles presentemos
él/ella/ustedles presente

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesles presentaron
yoles presenté
túles presentaste
vosotrosles presentasteis
nosotrosles presentamos
él/ella/ustedles presentó

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesles presentaban
yoles presentaba
túles presentabas
vosotrosles presentabais
nosotrosles presentábamos
él/ella/ustedles presentaba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesles presentan
yoles presento
túles presentas
vosotrosles presentáis
nosotrosles presentamos
él/ella/ustedles presenta
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✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: presentarles

Question 1 of 1

What does the 'les' at the end of 'presentarles' mean?

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Word Family

presentar(to present/introduce) - verb
presentación(presentation) - noun
presentador(presenter/host) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

When do I put the 'les' at the end instead of the beginning?

You can stick the 'les' to the end when the verb is in its basic 'to do' form (like presentar), or when giving a command. If the verb is already changed for a person (like 'presento'), the 'les' usually goes before it.