Meaning
To make one's acquaintance.
Cultural Background
In Brazil, 'me apresento' is common. People often skip the formal verb and just say their name, but 'apresentar-se' is used in formal business. Portugal prefers the enclitic form 'apresento-me'. It is considered more standard in formal writing and speech. In both countries, the handshake is the standard physical accompaniment to this phrase.
Pronoun placement
In Brazil, 'Me apresento' is very common. In Portugal, 'Apresento-me' is preferred.
Don't forget the 'se'
Without 'se', you are not introducing yourself, you are presenting something else.
Meaning
To make one's acquaintance.
Pronoun placement
In Brazil, 'Me apresento' is very common. In Portugal, 'Apresento-me' is preferred.
Don't forget the 'se'
Without 'se', you are not introducing yourself, you are presenting something else.
Context is key
Use this phrase for professional or polite social introductions.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct reflexive form.
Eu ___________ ao novo chefe.
The subject is 'Eu', so the verb must be 'apresento' and the reflexive pronoun 'me'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the best option.
Third person singular requires 'apresenta' + 'se'.
Match the subject to the correct reflexive pronoun.
Eu -> ?, Você -> ?, Nós -> ?
Reflexive pronouns must match the subject.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Olá! B: Olá, ___________, sou o Pedro.
The speaker is introducing themselves.
🎉 Score: /4
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Practice Bank
4 exercisesEu ___________ ao novo chefe.
The subject is 'Eu', so the verb must be 'apresento' and the reflexive pronoun 'me'.
Choose the best option.
Third person singular requires 'apresenta' + 'se'.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Reflexive pronouns must match the subject.
A: Olá! B: Olá, ___________, sou o Pedro.
The speaker is introducing themselves.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsIt sounds a bit formal, but it's not wrong. Usually, friends just say their names.
Because the action is directed back at yourself.
No, 'Prazer' is the greeting after the introduction.
Yes, usually: 'Gostaria de apresentar-me, sou o [nome]'.
Yes, mainly in the placement of the pronoun 'me'.
People will understand, but it sounds like you are presenting an object.
Related Phrases
Prazer em conhecê-lo
builds onNice to meet you
Fazer as apresentações
similarTo do the introductions
Eu me chamo
synonymMy name is
