presentaciones
/pɾesentaθjones/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for introductions is presentaciones.
The word presentaciones refers to the act of introducing people to one another, as well as formal presentations or demonstrations.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is presentación.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾesentaθjones/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word presentación can also refer to the 'look' or 'plating' of food in a restaurant, a meaning entirely unrelated to social introductions.
- The word presentación is also used in the Catholic tradition for the ritual of presenting a child to the church, which is a distinct social event from a general introduction.
- The English word 'introduction' can refer to the first chapter of a book, but in Spanish, a book's introduction is more commonly called a prefacio or prólogo.
Examples in context
- Las presentaciones en el trabajo son importantes.Introductions at work are important.
- Evita las presentaciones largas y aburridas.Avoid long and boring introductions.
- Hicimos las presentaciones de los nuevos miembros.We did the introductions of the new members.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are starting a business meeting with new clients.
- SofíaHola, Javier. Primero hagamos las presentaciones.Hello, Javier. First, let's do the introductions.
- JavierMe parece bien, Sofía.That sounds good to me, Sofía.
- SofíaYo empiezo. Ellos son nuestros socios.I'll start. They are our partners.
- JavierMucho gusto en conocerlos.Nice to meet you all.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
