presentó
/pre-sen-TÓ/
introduced
The word "presentó" can mean 'introduced' a person.
📝 In Action
Mi hermana me presentó a su novio en la fiesta.
A2My sister introduced me to her boyfriend at the party.
El director presentó al nuevo empleado al equipo.
B1The manager introduced the new employee to the team.
Ella se presentó ante la audiencia con confianza.
B1She introduced herself to the audience confidently.
💡 Grammar Points
Action Completed in the Past
'Presentó' is used for a single, completed action in the past, like a specific moment of introduction: 'She introduced him at that party.' It is the simple past tense (preterite).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Self-Introduction
Mistake: "Saying 'Él presentó' when you mean 'He introduced himself'."
Correction: When the person introduces themselves, you must add the little word 'se': 'Él *se* presentó' (He introduced himself).
⭐ Usage Tips
Reciprocal Introductions
To say 'They introduced each other,' use 'se': 'Ellos se presentaron en la reunión.'
When referring to paperwork, "presentó" means 'submitted'.
presentó(verb)
submitted
?a document or application
handed in
?homework or resignation
,filed
?a complaint
📝 In Action
El abogado presentó la evidencia ante el juez.
B1The lawyer submitted the evidence before the judge.
Ella presentó su solicitud de beca justo a tiempo.
B1She handed in her scholarship application just in time.
💡 Grammar Points
Formal Submission
In Spanish, you 'present' a document to an authority, rather than just 'give' it. This emphasizes the official nature of the transaction.
⭐ Usage Tips
Context Clue
If 'presentó' is followed by a non-living object like 'documento,' 'informe,' or 'solicitud,' this is the meaning being used.
"Presentó" can translate to 'showed' or displayed something.
📝 In Action
La compañía presentó su nuevo modelo de teléfono en la feria.
B2The company unveiled its new phone model at the fair.
El paciente presentó síntomas de fiebre alta.
B2The patient showed symptoms of high fever.
El artista presentó la obra por primera vez en Madrid.
C1The artist exhibited the work for the first time in Madrid.
💡 Grammar Points
Impersonal Use
When talking about symptoms or problems, the subject often isn't the person, but the problem itself: 'La enfermedad se presentó de forma agresiva' (The illness appeared aggressively).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing 'To Show' Verbs
Mistake: "Using 'enseñó' (taught/showed a simple item) for a formal presentation or medical symptom."
Correction: Use 'presentó' for formal unveiling, displaying complex information, or officially manifesting symptoms; reserve 'enseñó' for showing someone a picture or how to do something.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: presentó
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'presentó' to mean 'submitted'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the base form (infinitive) of 'presentó'?
The base form is 'presentar' (to present/to introduce).
How is 'presentó' different from 'presentaba'?
'Presentó' (preterite) describes a single, finished action in the past (e.g., 'He introduced her once'). 'Presentaba' (imperfect) describes an action that was ongoing, habitual, or descriptive in the past (e.g., 'He was introducing her to everyone at the time').