presentare
/pre.zenˈta.re/
The English verb to present can be translated into Italian as presentare. Wiktionary also lists esporre.
Meaning: to put (something) forward in order for it to be seen, to show, exhibit (verb)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA |
|---|---|
| presentare | /pre.zenˈta.re/ |
| esporre | /esˈpor.re/ |
The verb presentare is used to put something forward so that it may be seen or shown. It is also the standard verb used when introducing one person to another.
Which one should you use?
While presentare is used for introducing something like a person or a project, esporre is more specific to exhibiting objects in a museum or laying out an argument or theory in a formal or technical context.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /pre.zenˈta.re/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- In a legal context, instead of saying one 'presents' evidence, a lawyer might use produrre, which translates to 'to produce'.
- The word esporre is the root of the English word 'expose', though in Italian it sounds much more neutral and professional.
- While presentare is used for introducing people, the phrase mi presento is the standard way to say 'let me introduce myself' when no one else is there to do it for you.
Examples in context
- Sono all'LSM per presentare il progetto Tatoeba.I'm at the LSM to present the Tatoeba project.This sentence shows how to use presentare regarding a project.Tatoeba #2728333 by Guybrush88, translation #424446 by Scott
- I testi storici possono presentare una visione unilaterale.Historical texts can present a one-sided view.This sentence shows how to use presentare regarding a view.Tatoeba #13495772 by Nuel, translation #13495770 by Nuel
- Sono al Libre Software Meeting per presentare il progetto Tatoeba.I'm at the Libre Software Meeting to present the Tatoeba project.Tatoeba #2728335 by Guybrush88, translation #424538 by Zifre
- Ho comprato un regalo per il tuo compleanno.I bought a present for your birthday.
- Ti invito al mio matrimonio e ti chiedo di portare un dono.I invite you to my wedding and ask you to bring a present.
- Ho comprato un regalino per te durante il mio viaggio.I bought a little present for you during my trip.
- Ho ricevuto un omaggio dallo chef per essere stato un cliente fedele.I received a present from the chef for being a loyal customer.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are at a business meeting.
- SofiaOggi voglio presentare il nuovo piano.Today I want to present the new plan.
- AlessandroOttimo, Sofia, puoi usare lo schermo.Great, Sofia, you can use the screen.
- SofiaGrazie, inizio a presentare subito.Thanks, I will start presenting right away.
- AlessandroSiamo pronti per ascoltare, Alessandro.We are ready to listen, Alessandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “present” translations and entries presentare, esporre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
