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How to Say "i present" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “i present” is “presento” — use 'presento' when you are introducing one person to another, such as meeting a friend or family member.

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presento

pre-SEN-tohpɾeˈsento

verbA1general
Use 'presento' when you are introducing one person to another, such as meeting a friend or family member.
A smiling person in a blue shirt is introducing two other people who are shaking hands.

Examples

Te presento a mi colega, Juan.

I introduce you to my colleague, Juan.

Te presento a mi madre, María.

I introduce you to my mother, María.

Presento una queja formal sobre el servicio.

I present a formal complaint about the service.

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'.

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.'

obsequio

ob-SEH-kyohobˈsekjo

verbB2formal
Use 'obsequio' when you are formally giving or presenting a gift to someone.
A pair of hands gently handing a small red gift box to another pair of hands.

Examples

Le obsequio este detalle como agradecimiento.

I present this token to you as a thank you.

Yo le obsequio este libro porque sé que le gusta la historia.

I am gifting you this book because I know you like history.

Cada año, obsequio flores a mi madre en su cumpleaños.

Every year, I gift flowers to my mother on her birthday.

Specific Action

This word 'obsequio' only refers to the 'I' form in the present. If you want to say 'to gift', use the full form 'obsequiar'.

Confusing the Noun and Verb

Mistake: “Este es un yo obsequio.”

Correction: Este es un 'obsequio'. Use the word alone as a noun. Only use 'obsequio' as a verb when you mean 'I am giving'.

Introducing vs. Gifting

Learners often confuse 'presento' and 'obsequio' because both can mean 'to present'. Remember that 'presento' is for introductions, while 'obsequio' is specifically for giving a gift.

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