presentarme
/pre-sen-TAR-meh/
to introduce myself
Presentarme: To introduce myself to someone new.
presentarme(verb)
to introduce myself
?Meeting someone for the first time
to present myself
?More formal settings, like a stage or a meeting
📝 In Action
Permítame presentarme, soy el nuevo profesor.
A1Allow me to introduce myself, I am the new teacher.
Quiero presentarme antes de que empiece la fiesta.
A1I want to introduce myself before the party starts.
💡 Grammar Points
The attached 'me'
In Spanish, when you use an 'action' word in its base form (the infinitive) after another verb, you can attach the person it's happening to right onto the end. 'Presentarme' is 'presentar' (to introduce) plus 'me' (myself).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the wrong person
Mistake: "Quiero presentarse."
Correction: Quiero presentarme.
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Introductions
Use 'Permítame presentarme' (Allow me to introduce myself) to sound very polite and professional.
Presentarme: To show up or arrive at a place.
presentarme(verb)
to show up
?Arriving at a specific place or time
,to apply / to sit for
?Regarding jobs or exams
to turn up
?Arriving somewhere
📝 In Action
Debo presentarme en la comisaría mañana.
B1I must show up at the police station tomorrow.
He decidido presentarme a ese puesto de trabajo.
B2I have decided to apply for that job position.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'a' with exams
When you 'present yourself' to an exam, you are actually taking it. Always use the word 'a' after 'presentarme' in this context.
⭐ Usage Tips
Job hunting
When talking about applying for a job, 'presentarme' suggests you are physically going there or formally entering the process.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: presentarme
Question 1 of 2
How would you say 'I need to introduce myself' in Spanish?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'presentarme' one word or two?
In Spanish, it is written as one word. It combines the verb 'presentar' and the pronoun 'me'. In English, we translate this as three separate words: 'to introduce myself'.
Can I say 'me presentar'?
Only if 'me' comes before a conjugated verb, like 'Me quiero presentar'. If the verb is in its base form (infinitive), 'me' must go at the end: 'Quiero presentarme'.