introduce
BrE /ˈɪnt.rə.djuːs/ AmE /ˈɪn.trəˌduːs/
verb en → es
past introduced pp introduced ing introducing
to make people know each other or to tell someone about another person for the first time
presentar, introducir a alguien
- introduce somebody to somebody/something
Collocations introduce yourself · introduce someone to someone else
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I'll introduce you to my boss.
Te presentaré a mi jefe.
to start something or begin to use it for the first time
introducir, empezar
- introduce something
Collocations introduce a new product · introduce a law
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The company introduced a new computer system.
La empresa introdujo un nuevo sistema informático.
to teach or explain something to someone for the first time
enseñar, explicar
- introduce somebody to something
Collocations introduce a topic · introduce a concept
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The teacher introduced the class to the subject of biology.
El profesor presentó la clase al tema de biología.
to add something new or different to a situation, event, etc., in order to improve it
añadir, incorporar
- introduce something
Collocations introduce a new element · introduce an idea
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The company introduced a new element to its marketing strategy.
La empresa introdujo un nuevo elemento en su estrategia de marketing.
to present or show something formally, especially at a meeting or conference
presentar, mostrar
- introduce something
Collocations introduce a proposal · introduce a bill
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She introduced her new research project at the conference.
Ella presentó su nuevo proyecto de investigación en la conferencia.
to play or sing a short piece of music before a longer piece, especially in classical concerts
tocar, interpretar (una pieza musical)
- introduce something
Collocations introduce a piece of music
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The pianist introduced the evening's program with a short piano piece.
El pianista presentó el programa de la noche con una breve pieza para piano.
to bring in or use a new word, phrase, etc., into language
introducir (en el lenguaje)
- introduce something
Collocations introduce a term · introduce an expression
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The linguist introduced the concept of 'code-switching' into sociolinguistics.
El lingüista introdujo el concepto de 'cambio de código' en la sociolingüística.
to formally present a bill or proposal in a legislative body for consideration and possible passage into law
presentar (una ley)
- introduce something
Collocations introduce a bill · introduce a proposal
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The senator introduced the new environmental protection bill.
El senador presentó el nuevo proyecto de ley para la protección ambiental.