A2 Collocation 중립

Presentar a alguien.

To introduce someone.

To make two people acquainted.

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문화적 배경

Introductions are almost always followed by 'dos besos' (two kisses), starting with the right cheek. This applies to women-women and women-men introductions. A single kiss on the cheek is common even between men who are friends or family, though a handshake is used in formal introductions. Politeness is highly valued. It's common to add 'Para servirle' (at your service) after being introduced to someone. Introductions often involve formal titles like 'Doctor' or 'Ingeniero' even in semi-casual settings as a sign of respect.

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The 'Le' vs 'Te' Rule

If you are unsure, use 'Le' (formal). It is always safer to be too polite than too casual when introducing people.

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The 'Introducir' Trap

Never use 'introducir' for people. It's the most common 'gringo' mistake and sounds very strange to natives.

To make two people acquainted.

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The 'Le' vs 'Te' Rule

If you are unsure, use 'Le' (formal). It is always safer to be too polite than too casual when introducing people.

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The 'Introducir' Trap

Never use 'introducir' for people. It's the most common 'gringo' mistake and sounds very strange to natives.

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Don't Just Stand There

If you are with two people who don't know each other, you are socially obligated to introduce them immediately.

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Add Context

A good introduction includes a small detail: 'Te presento a mi amigo Juan, él es fotógrafo'.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing 'Personal A' where necessary.

Te presento ___ mi hermana Lucía.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

We use 'a' because Lucía is a specific person being introduced.

Choose the correct verb for a social introduction.

Quiero ________ a mi nuevo jefe.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: presentar

'Presentar' is used for people; 'introducir' is for objects.

Complete the dialogue with the correct pronoun.

Juan: 'Hola María, ___ presento a mi primo.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: te

Juan is talking to María (informal), so he uses 'te'.

Match the situation with the correct phrase.

Match the formality level.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: all

These are the standard patterns for different social contexts.

Which phrase is best for a job interview?

You want to introduce yourself to the interviewer.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Me presento, mi nombre es...

This is a polite and professional way to start a self-introduction.

🎉 점수: /5

시각 학습 자료

Presentar vs Introducir

Presentar
Personas People
Proyectos Projects
Introducir
Objetos Objects
Datos Data

Greetings by Region

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Spain

  • 2 Kisses
  • Informal
  • Direct
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Mexico

  • Handshake
  • Formal
  • Polite
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Argentina

  • 1 Kiss
  • Warm
  • Casual

연습 문제 은행

5 연습 문제
Fill in the missing 'Personal A' where necessary. Fill Blank A1

Te presento ___ mi hermana Lucía.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a

We use 'a' because Lucía is a specific person being introduced.

Choose the correct verb for a social introduction. Choose A2

Quiero ________ a mi nuevo jefe.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: presentar

'Presentar' is used for people; 'introducir' is for objects.

Complete the dialogue with the correct pronoun. dialogue_completion A2

Juan: 'Hola María, ___ presento a mi primo.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: te

Juan is talking to María (informal), so he uses 'te'.

Match the situation with the correct phrase. Match B1

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: all

These are the standard patterns for different social contexts.

Which phrase is best for a job interview? situation_matching B2

You want to introduce yourself to the interviewer.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Me presento, mi nombre es...

This is a polite and professional way to start a self-introduction.

🎉 점수: /5

자주 묻는 질문

12 질문

Yes, 'Este es...' is common and correct, but 'Te presento a...' is more active and polite.

Yes! If you treat your pet like a person (which most do), use the Personal A: 'Te presento a mi perro, Toby'.

Yes, you can 'presentar un proyecto' or 'presentar un examen', but the 'a alguien' part is specifically for people.

'Presentar' is the action of introducing. 'Conocer' is the result (knowing/meeting).

Say 'Me presento, soy [Nombre]' or simply 'Hola, soy [Nombre]'.

Always 'Te presento a Juan'. The 'a' is mandatory.

The most common responses are 'Mucho gusto', 'Encantado/a', or 'Un placer'.

Yes, it's the standard verb for 'introducing' a partner to others.

The phrase is the same, but the physical greeting (kisses vs handshakes) varies.

Because in Spanish it means to physically insert something into something else.

It's grammatically correct but redundant. 'Le presento a mi jefe' is enough.

Use 'Os presento a...' (Spain) or 'Les presento a...' (Latin America).

관련 표현

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Mucho gusto

similar

Nice to meet you

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Encantado

similar

Delighted

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Conocer a alguien

builds on

To know/meet someone

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Hacer las presentaciones

synonym

To do the introductions

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Presentarse

specialized form

To introduce oneself

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