Spanish word

introducir

Pronunciation

IPA/intɾoðuˈθiɾ/

Meaning

  • verbintroduce

Example

Voy a introducir a mi amigo.

I'm going to introduce my friend.

Illustration for introducir (introduce)

More examples

En la reunión, introdujeron un tema importante.

At the meeting, they brought up an important topic.

Core concept

Inserting or adding an element into a physical place, document, system, or social setting.

Common phrases

  • introducir un tema

    bring up a topic

  • introducir una idea

    bring up an idea

Similar words

presentar: Presents a person socially with polite phrasing, titles, or full names to make the connection.
conocer: Meets another person and begins getting to know them through direct contact.
meter: Moves or inserts an item or person into a physical space or container.
poner: Sets or places an item in a spot or adjusts it into a desired state or arrangement.

Definition in Spanish

Meter o incorporar algo en un lugar, texto, sistema o contexto social; también iniciar el tratamiento de un tema o presentar a alguien.

Word origin

Derived from Latin introducere (in- 'into' + ducere 'lead'), with the core idea of putting or guiding something into a context and so used for objects, topics, rules, or people.

Usage tips

  • Common collocations include introducir datos, introducir una tarjeta, and introducir una ley, and for person-to-person introductions Spanish speakers often prefer presentar.

Other meanings

  • insertverb
  • bring inverb

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