preséntame a
/pɾesentame a/from spelling rules
The English phrase "set me up with" is translated into Spanish as preséntame a.
This phrase is used when asking someone to introduce you to another person for the purpose of a potential romantic date.
How does it change in a sentence?
While preséntame a is a direct command, you can use the indicative form me presentas a to suggest the idea more casually, effectively asking "will you set me up with?" instead of giving an order.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾesentame a/
Did you know?
- In Spain, if you are being 'set up' by a friend, they might describe themselves as your celestina, a term derived from a character in classical Spanish literature who acts as a matchmaker.
- If a 'setup' is successful, instead of saying 'we hit it off', people often say hicimos clic, using the English loanword for a digital or mechanical connection.
- While preséntame a asks for an introduction, Spanish speakers often use the verb emparejar when discussing the act of matchmaking itself, which literally means 'to pair up' like socks or shoes.
Examples in context
- Señor González, ¿podría ayudarme a concertar una cita con la señorita Martínez?Mr. González, could you help me set up a date with Miss Martínez?
- Oye, amigo, ¿me puedes buscar pareja para salir el viernes?Hey, buddy, can you set me up with someone for a date on Friday?
- Preséntame a tu mejor amiga.Set me up with your best friend.
- Por favor, preséntame a alguien simpático.Please, set me up with someone nice.
- Preséntame a tu primo, parece divertido.Set me up with your cousin, he seems fun.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their single friends at a cafe.
- MateoElena, preséntame a tu prima.Elena, set me up with your cousin.
- ElenaElla es muy inteligente y divertida.She is very intelligent and fun.
- Mateo¡Perfecto! Me encantaría conocerla.Perfect! I would love to meet her.
- ElenaMañana le pediré su número.I will ask her for her number tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
