presentarme
/pɾesentaɾme/from spelling rules
To introduce myself in Spanish is to say presentarme.
To tell someone your name and basic information about yourself when meeting for the first time.
What does it mean word for word?
The verb presentar means 'to present' or 'to introduce'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form presentarme is the infinitive version used after another verb, such as Quiero presentarme (I want to introduce myself). To say 'I introduce myself' as a complete sentence, you use the conjugated form me presento.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾesentaɾme/
When do people say it?
A sus órdenes means "At your service" and is a courteous way to conclude a formal introduction.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the verbal act of introducing oneself with me presento is often accompanied by a kiss on one or both cheeks, even between strangers.
- In Spanish, the verb presentar is used for both introducing oneself and 'hosting' a television program or event.
- The verb presentar is the same word used when a lawyer submits a legal motion or a student submits a thesis.
Examples in context
- Mi nombre es Juan PérezMy name is Juan Pérez
- Soy ingenieroI am an engineer
- Me gustaría trabajar en su empresaI would like to work in your company
- Me llamo Juan, pero me dicen "Juani"My name is Juan, but they call me "Juani"
- Permítame presentarme.Allow me to introduce myself.
- Quiero presentarme ante el grupo.I want to introduce myself to the group.
- Voy a presentarme formalmente.I am going to introduce myself formally.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are meeting at a professional networking event.
- LucíaHola, me gustaría presentarme.Hello, I would like to introduce myself.
- AlejandroMucho gusto, Lucía. Soy Alejandro.Nice to meet you, Lucía. I am Alejandro.
- LucíaEncantada de conocerte, Alejandro.Delighted to meet you, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¿A qué te dedicas?What do you do for a living?
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
