presenti

Presenti is an Italian term that functions as both the masculine plural form of the adjective presente and as a noun phrase referring to the people who are present at a location or event. The word denotes presence in a physical or temporal sense and is commonly used to describe attendees at gatherings, meetings, or sessions.

In formal contexts such as meetings or official minutes, the phrase i presenti identifies those in attendance. For example, I presenti hanno approvato la proposta. The corresponding term for those not in attendance is gli assenti. The construction is a standard feature of administrative and procedural language in Italian, helping to distinguish attendees from those who are absent.

Etymology and usage: Presenti derives from presente, which ultimately traces back to Latin praesens, meaning being present or existing. The plural form presenti is used for groups of people whether they are male, female, or mixed, in typical Italian usage. As an adjective in plural form, presenti can describe a group or function as a shorthand noun phrase referring to the gathered people.

See also: presente, assente, presentarsi.