apresentemse

Apresentemse is a Portuguese-language directive used to instruct a group to introduce themselves. It represents the imperative form commonly used when addressing a group (vocês) in formal, educational, or organizational contexts, effectively meaning “you all introduce yourselves.”

Grammatically, apresentem-se is formed from the verb apresentar-se with the second-person plural ending. It operates as a reflexive command, directing the addressees to perform the action of presenting themselves to others.

Usage is widespread in settings where participants need to become acquainted, such as classrooms, meetings, workshops, events, and onboarding processes. It is also found in stage directions or scripts to cue characters to introduce themselves to an audience or fellow performers.

Regional notes indicate that apresentem-se is a standard form across varieties of Brazilian Portuguese and is generally understood in European Portuguese as a formal directive. In more informal or regionally distinct forms, other imperatives such as apresentai-vos may be used for different levels of formality or familiarity, depending on the locale and context.

In linguistic and pedagogical contexts, apresentem-se is commonly cited as an example of the reflexive verb construction in the imperative mood and as a practical tool for initiating social interaction. See also related terms such as apresentação, apresentação de participantes, and onboarding.