presentación
/pɾesentaˈθjon/feminine
The English phrase presentation is translated into Spanish as presentación. If unsure, use presentación. Wiktionary also lists ponencia.
Meaning: something presented to an audience (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| presentación | /pɾesentaˈθjon/ /pɾesentaˈsjon/ |
feminine |
| ponencia | /poˈnenθja/ /poˈnensja/ |
feminine |
presentación is a general term for something presented to an audience. It is the standard term used when referring to the unveiling or launch of a new product (presentación de productos) and is also used in a culinary context to describe the way food is arranged on a plate (presentación de un plato).
Which one should you use?
While presentación is a general term for any presentation, such as a slideshow, ponencia specifically refers to a formal lecture or a paper presented at a conference or academic seminar.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of presentación is presentaciones. Note that the accent mark on the o is dropped in the plural version.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾesentaˈθjon/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, presentación can refer to a religious ceremony where a child is formally introduced to the church community. This use is distinct from a professional or academic slideshow.
- The word ponencia comes from the verb poner, which means 'to put' or 'to place'. Literally, it suggests 'placing' an argument or a set of facts before an audience.
- In a culinary presentación, Spanish critics often use the phrase comer con los ojos, which means 'to eat with the eyes'.
Examples in context
- Por favor limita tu presentación a 30 minutos.Please limit your presentation to 30 minutes.This sentence is useful for practicing how to limit the duration of a presentación.Tatoeba #1626801 by teskmon, translation #282698 by CK
- Te mandaré un PDF de mi presentación más tarde.I'll send you a PDF of my presentation later.This sentence is useful for mentioning sending a PDF of a presentación later.Tatoeba #10197601 by manufrutos, translation #10196889 by DJ_Saidez
- No tuve suficiente tiempo para terminar mi presentación.I didn't have enough time to finish my presentation.This sentence is useful for expressing that there was not enough time to finish a presentación.Tatoeba #5420775 by gervel, translation #3110762 by CK
- Durante la junta, realizaré una presentación sobre el nuevo proyecto.During the meeting, I will give a presentation on the new project.
- Mañana haré una exposición sobre la Revolución Industrial.Tomorrow I will give a presentation about the Industrial Revolution.
- La ponencia del Dr. García sobre medicina deportiva fue realmente interesante.Dr. Garcia's presentation on sports medicine was really interesting.
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Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing a project at the office.
- JavierSofía, ¿cómo va tu presentación?Sofía, how is your presentation going?
- SofíaYa casi termino la presentación, Javier.I am almost finished with the presentation, Javier.
- Javier¡Qué bueno! ¿Quieres que te ayude con algo?That's good! Do you want me to help you with anything?
- SofíaSí, por favor, revisa la última diapositiva.Yes, please, check the last slide.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “presentation” translations and entries presentación, ponencia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
