presentarte
“presentarte” means “to introduce yourself” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
to introduce yourself
Also: to present yourself
📝 In Action
Antes de empezar la clase, tienes que presentarte.
A1Before starting the class, you have to introduce yourself.
No olvides presentarte a la jefa cuando llegues.
A2Don't forget to introduce yourself to the boss when you arrive.
to show up, to appear
Also: to attend
📝 In Action
Si no vas a presentarte al examen, tienes que avisar.
B1If you are not going to show up for the exam, you have to let us know.
¿A qué hora vas a presentarte en la oficina?
B1What time are you going to appear (show up) at the office?
to apply (for), to run (for office)
Also: to submit one's candidacy
📝 In Action
Si quieres el puesto de director, debes presentarte a la convocatoria.
B2If you want the director position, you must apply for the call for candidates.
El presidente dijo que no iba a presentarte para la reelección.
C1The president said he wasn't going to run for re-election.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: presentarte
Question 1 of 2
Which English phrase best translates 'Tienes que presentarte mañana a las 9'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'presentar' comes from the Latin *praesentāre*, meaning 'to place before' or 'to exhibit.' The Spanish word 'presentarte' is this verb combined with the pronoun 'te,' meaning you are placing *yourself* before others.
First recorded: Around the 13th century (base verb)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'presentarte' one word, but sometimes I see 'te vas a presentar' as two words?
When the verb is in the infinitive form ('presentar'), the pronoun ('te') must attach to the end, making it one word. However, if you use a helping verb (like 'ir a' for the near future, 'vas a'), the pronoun can move to the front of the infinitive, staying separate: 'te vas a presentar'.
Does 'presentar' (non-reflexive) ever mean 'to introduce'?
Yes! 'Presentar' (without the 'te') means 'to introduce *someone else*.' For example, 'Voy a presentar a mi hermana' means 'I am going to introduce my sister.'