apresentar-se

[ɐ.pɾɨ.zẽ.ˈta.ɾ sə]

verb (reflexive)

to introduce oneself; to appear; to present oneself

1. to introduce oneself to someone; to make one's acquaintance known

I presented myself to the new manager.

Eu me apresentei ao novo gerente.

2. to appear or show up in a particular place or situation

She presented herself at the meeting on time.

Ela se apresentou na reunião pontualmente.

3. to perform or display one's talents publicly

The singer presented herself on stage with confidence.

A cantora se apresentou no palco com confiança.

4. to occur or arise; to emerge as a candidate or option

A new opportunity presented itself.

Uma nova oportunidade se apresentou.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

apresentar-se

Standard usage with reflexive pronoun 'se' or 'me/te/nos'

Rio de Janeiro

apresentar-se

Common in formal and informal contexts

São Paulo

apresentar-se

Frequent in business and professional settings

Portugal

apresentar-se

Standard usage; slightly more formal tone in certain contexts

apresentar-se como candidato (to present oneself as a candidate)

apresentar-se para o trabalho (to show up for work)

apresentar-se em público (to perform in public)

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