present

S1 W1

BrE /ˈprez.ənt/ AmE /ˈpre.zənt/

verb / noun en → es

past presented pp presented ing presenting

1 SHOW/INTRODUCE [transitive] B1

to show or introduce something formally to an audience or group of people

presentar, mostrar formalmente

  • present sth to sb

Collocations present a report · present an award

  • The mayor presented the new city plan.

    El alcalde presentó el nuevo plan de la ciudad.

2 GIVE AS A GIFT [transitive] A2

to give something as a gift to someone on an occasion such as their birthday or Christmas

regalar, dar como regalo

  • present sth to sb

Collocations present a gift · present flowers

  • She presented her mother with a bouquet of flowers.

    Ella le regaló a su madre un ramo de flores.

3 CURRENT TIME [noun] A1

the time now, as opposed to the past or future

el presente

  • in the present

Collocations present day · present moment

  • We are living in a very exciting present.

    Vivimos en un presente muy emocionante.

4 GIVEN FORM [noun] B1

a form of something that is given or used for a particular purpose

forma dada, versión

  • in present form

Collocations present state · present condition

  • The book is in its original present.

    El libro está en su forma original.

5 GIVEN TO [transitive] B1

to give something to someone as a gift or award

regalar, dar como premio

  • present sth to sb

Collocations present an award · present a certificate

  • The teacher presented the best student with a prize.

    El maestro le entregó un premio al mejor estudiante.

6 OFFER [transitive] B1

to offer something for sale or to sell it in shops

ofrecer, vender en tiendas

  • present sth for sale

Collocations present a product · present an item

  • The store is presenting new products this week.

    La tienda está presentando nuevos productos esta semana.

7 SHOWCASE [transitive] B1

to show something in a way that makes it look attractive or impressive

mostrar, exhibir

  • present sth to sb

Collocations present a project · present an idea

  • The company presented its new product at the trade show.

    La empresa presentó su nuevo producto en la feria comercial.

8 STATE [transitive] B1

to state something formally or officially, especially in a speech or report

expresar formalmente, declarar

  • present sth to sb

Collocations present facts · present evidence

  • The lawyer presented the case in court.

    El abogado presentó el caso en la corte.