Introduir

Introduir is a verb in Catalan and related Romance languages that carries several closely related senses. Primarily it means to introduce or present someone or something, as in bringing a person into the company of others or presenting a topic, idea, or object in a context where it becomes relevant. It also covers the sense of inserting or placing something into a system, document, list, or space, such as entering data or adding an item to a record. The usage is typically transitive, with the action applying to the object being introduced or inserted and, depending on meaning, complemented by prepositions or other elements.

Etymology and cognates provide a common lineage for the term. Introducir and introduire in other Romance languages derive from the Latin introducere, formed by the prefix in- (in) and ducere (to lead). This shared root explains the parallel forms found in Spanish (introducir), French (introduire), Italian (introdurre), and Portuguese (introduzir). The Catalan form introduir reflects the same historical development, adapted to Catalan phonology and spelling conventions.

Conjugation and usage notes indicate that introduir belongs to the -ir verb group in Catalan and interacts with standard tense and mood formations of that class, with variations across dialects and registers. It is used across formal, educational, media, and technical contexts to express bringing something into presence, context, or use.

See also: introduction, introduction of data, introducció (Catalan noun corresponding to the act of introducing).