introduce

[ɪntrəˈdjuːs]

verb

apresentar

1. to make someone known to another person or group

Let me introduce you to my sister.

Deixa eu te apresentar minha irmã.

2. to bring something into use or existence for the first time

The company introduced a new product last month.

A empresa introduziu um novo produto no mês passado.

3. to present or mention a subject or topic

The teacher introduced the lesson with a story.

A professora iniciou a aula com uma história.

4. to put something inside or insert it

Introduce the key into the lock carefully.

Introduza a chave na fechadura com cuidado.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

apresentar

most common translation across all contexts

Brazil

introduzir

used for inserting or bringing into use

Portugal

apresentar

standard usage for introducing people

Portugal

introduzir

used for inserting or implementing new things

introduce oneself - apresentar-se

introduce a bill - apresentar um projeto de lei

introduce someone to something - familiarizar alguém com algo

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