Spanish word

presentación

Pronunciation

IPA/pɾesentaˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpresentation

Example

Tengo una presentación hoy en la universidad.

I have a presentation at the university today.

Illustration for presentación (presentation)

More examples

Estoy ensayando la presentación esta tarde.

I'm rehearsing the presentation this afternoon.

Core concept

A structured oral report delivered to listeners.

Common phrases

  • ensayar la presentación

    rehearse the presentation

  • tener una presentación

    have a presentation

  • presentación breve

    short presentation

Similar words

charla: Short, informal talk delivered casually with a relaxed tone and little formal structure.
exposición: Oral presentation that uses visual aids or materials to explain content in an ordered way.
discurso: Formal speech given at ceremonies or public events to greet, praise, or state a position.

Definition in Spanish

Exposición organizada de ideas o resultados frente a un público, o el material entregado para esa exposición.

Word origin

The word derives from presentar plus the noun-forming suffix -ción and ultimately from Latin -tio, which denotes an act or result.

Usage tips

  • Common collocations are dar una presentación and hacer una presentación for giving a talk, and materiales de la presentación for the files or handouts.

Other meanings

  • introductionnoun
  • submissionnoun

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