Preséntense

Preséntense is the imperative form of the verb presentarse and is used to tell a group of people to introduce themselves. It is the second-person plural affirmative command (ustedes) in many Spanish-speaking regions and appears in contexts such as classrooms, meetings, and events where participants are asked to provide a brief introduction.

Grammatical notes: Presentarse is a reflexive verb. For the ustedes imperative, the form is built on the third-person plural of the present subjunctive of presentar, with the reflexive pronoun se attached: preséntense. Related forms include preséntese (usted) for a formal singular instruction. In negative constructions, the form changes to no se presenten.

Usage and context: Preséntense is commonly used by teachers, facilitators, or moderators to initiate introductions. It is suitable in formal and informal settings where a group-wide prompt is needed. Alternatives include preséntese (usted) for a single formal participant or preséntate (tú) for one person speaking to you.

Examples: Preséntense, por favor, con su nombre y su cargo. Antes de empezar, preséntense al resto del equipo. En una reunión formal, un moderador puede decir: Preséntense ante la comisión y compartan su experiencia.

Notes: The expression emphasizes a collective action and is part of instructional or procedural language. The base verb, presentarse, means to introduce oneself or to present oneself, and the imperative form preséntense directly reflects this function.