presentado
/pɾesentado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "presented" translates to Spanish as presentado.
presentado can mean 'presented' (as in a gift or a fact). It is also the past participle of presentar, which can mean 'to introduce' (a person) or 'to hand in' (a document).
How does it change in a sentence?
The participle must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies, taking the forms presentado, presentada, presentados or presentadas. As a past participle used with the auxiliary verb haber, it remains in the masculine singular form presentado regardless of the subject.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾesentado/
Did you know?
- The word presentado is used in the phrase bien presentado to describe someone who is 'well-groomed' or dressed neatly, regardless of whether they are introducing anyone.
- The verb presentar is used to describe the act of 'hosting' a television show, meaning the host is the one who 'presents' the program.
- In Spain, the verb presentar is used when you 'present' or 'introduce' a new partner to your family, but it also refers to 'applying' for a job or an exam by submitting paperwork.
Examples in context
- La mayoría de los patrones nativos, presentados a la mayoría de hablantes nativos, suscitarían: "Nunca he oído eso".Most native patterns, presented to most native speakers, would elicit: "I've never heard that."This sentence shows how native patterns are presented to speakers using presentado.Tatoeba #5993351 by albrusgher, translation #2024265 by sacredceltic
- No disputo los hechos que has presentado sino sólo la conclusión que sacas a partir de ellos.I don't dispute the facts you've presented but only the conclusion you draw from them.This sentence discusses the facts that you have presented using presentado.Tatoeba #710969 by darinmex, translation #710968 by darinmex
- El informe fue presentado ante el comité.The report was presented before the committee.
- La propuesta ha sido presentada a la gerencia.The proposal has been presented to management.
- El artista presentó su obra expuesta en el museo.The artist presented his work exhibited in the museum.
- Nos mostró su nuevo coche.He/she presented/showed us his/her new car.
- Me mostraron las fotos de sus vacaciones.They presented/showed me the photos of their vacation.
- El vendedor me exhibió el producto en la tienda.The salesman presented/showed me the product in the store.
- Exhibió sus habilidades en el escenario.He/she presented/showed his/her skills on stage.
- El nuevo proyecto fue presentado ayer.The new project was presented yesterday.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are discussing a project at work.
- Sofía¿Ya fue presentado el informe?Has the report been presented yet?
- DanielSí, fue presentado por el director.Yes, it was presented by the director.
- SofíaQué bueno, Daniel.That is good, Daniel.
- DanielAhora solo falta esperar la respuesta.Now we just have to wait for the response.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
