What does presentarse in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word presentarse in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use presentarse in Spanish.

The word presentarse in Spanish means introduce, give, present, present, present, introduce yourself, show up, turn up, appear, present itself, submit an entry to a competition, submit for payment, launch, give your best, tender your resignation, present arms, respects. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word presentarse

introduce

verbo transitivo (persona: dar a conocer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Ana nos presentó a su novio.
Ana introduced us to her boyfriend.

give

verbo transitivo (dar, ofrecer)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El «maître» nos presentó sus excusas por el retraso en la comida.
The maître d' gave us his apologies for the delay in the meal.

present

verbo transitivo (tener, implicar)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Una operación a corazón abierto siempre presenta riesgos. Este material presenta una estructura cristalina.
Open-heart surgery always presents risks. This material presents a crystalline structure.

present

verbo transitivo (programa: dirigir)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El actor que presenta este espectáculo es muy divertido.
The actor who presents this show is very funny.

present

verbo transitivo (mostrar al público)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
La artista presentará sus nuevas obras el próximo mes.
The artist will present her new works next month.

introduce yourself

verbo pronominal (decir su nombre)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")
El profesor se presentó antes de comenzar la charla.
The lecturer introduced himself before starting the talk.

show up, turn up

verbo pronominal (aparecer, asistir)

(phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.")
El novio de Carolina se presentó en la fiesta sin estar invitado.
Caroline's boyfriend showed up at the party without being invited.

appear

verbo pronominal (comparecer ante autoridades) (in court)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
El culpable se presentó ante el juez.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Maria is sitting for the university entrance exams tomorrow morning.

present itself

verbo pronominal (feto: encajarse)

El feto se presentó de lado y hubo que hacer una cesárea.
The fetus presented itself sideways and they had to do a C-section.

submit an entry to a competition

locución verbal (concursar)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Los que quieran participar de la competencia se deberán presentar a concurso.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. The company submitted a tender for the big contract.

submit for payment

locución verbal (facturar) (invoice)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Los honorarios profesionales se deberán presentar al cobro.
Professional fees must be submitted for payment.

launch

(presentar el primero)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
El periódico presentó en primicia la terrible noticia.

give your best

locución verbal (dar la mejor imagen)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
El candidato presentó la mejor cara que pudo antes de las elecciones.
The candidate gave his best in the lead-up to the elections.

tender your resignation

locución verbal (renunciar formalmente)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Gerardo presentó la renuncia el jueves pasado.
Gerard tendered his resignation last Thursday.

present arms

locución verbal (ponerlas a la vista)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
La tropa presentó las armas ante el general.

respects

nombre masculino plural (saludos formales)

(plural noun: Noun always used in plural form--for example, "jeans," "scissors.")
Preséntele mis respetos a su señora.
Give my respects to your wife.

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