presento
/pre-SEN-toh/
I introduce
I introduce (presento) my friends.
presento(verb)
I introduce
?introducing a person
I present
?general sense of bringing forward
📝 In Action
Te presento a mi madre, María.
A1I introduce you to my mother, María.
Presento una queja formal sobre el servicio.
A2I present a formal complaint about the service.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Yo' Form
This word, 'presento', is the form you use when the action is done by 'yo' (I). Almost all regular verbs ending in -ar use -o for the 'yo' form in the present tense.
Using 'a' with people
When you introduce a person, you must use the word 'a' (called the 'personal a') right before the person's name: 'Presento a Juan'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Reflexive
Mistake: "Yo presento en la fiesta. (Trying to say 'I introduce myself at the party.')"
Correction: You must add 'me' before the verb when introducing yourself: 'Yo me presento en la fiesta.'
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Introductions
For formal settings, 'Le presento a...' (I introduce you (formal) to...) is the standard polite phrase.
I submit (presento) the application.
presento(verb)
I submit
?an application or document
I hand in
?homework or reports
,I file
?legal documents
📝 In Action
Presento mi solicitud de visa mañana.
A2I submit my visa application tomorrow.
Siempre presento mis tareas a tiempo.
B1I always hand in my homework on time.
⭐ Usage Tips
Legal/Official Use
When talking about formal or legal documents, 'presento' is the most appropriate verb for 'I submit' or 'I file'.
I show (presento) the new artwork.
📝 In Action
En la feria presento mi nueva línea de ropa.
B1At the fair, I show/exhibit my new clothing line.
Presento una obra de teatro la próxima semana.
B2I present a play next week.
⭐ Usage Tips
Creative Contexts
Use 'presento' when you are the creator or organizer of the item being shown, like art, music, or a theatrical performance.
I host (presento) the radio show.
📝 In Action
Yo presento el noticiero de las ocho de la noche.
B2I host the eight o'clock news.
Presento un podcast semanal sobre historia.
B2I host a weekly podcast about history.
💡 Grammar Points
Media Roles
In Spanish-speaking media, 'presentar' is the standard verb for the host or anchor, especially in Spain. In parts of Latin America, 'conducir' is also very common.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: presento
Question 1 of 2
Which English translation is correct for the sentence: 'Presento a mis padres al jefe.'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'presento' and 'me presento'?
'Presento' means 'I introduce someone else' or 'I submit something.' 'Me presento' adds the small word 'me' and means 'I introduce myself' or 'I show up/arrive' (in some contexts).
Is 'presento' a regular verb?
Yes, 'presentar' is a regular verb ending in -ar, which makes its conjugations very predictable and easy to learn.