introduces

[/ˌɪn.trəˈdjuːsɪz/]

verb

apresenta

1. to present someone to another person for the first time

She introduces her friend to her parents.

Ela apresenta sua amiga aos seus pais.

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

The company introduces a new product every quarter.

A empresa apresenta um novo produto a cada trimestre.

3. to begin or start something

He introduces the topic with a brief overview.

Ele apresenta o assunto com uma visão geral breve.

4. to formally put forward a proposal or bill

The senator introduces a new bill in Congress.

O senador apresenta um novo projeto de lei no Congresso.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

apresenta

standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

apresenta

common in formal and informal contexts

São Paulo

apresenta

used in business and social contexts

Portugal

apresenta

same usage as in Brazil; also 'introduz' in formal contexts

introduces oneself - apresenta-se

introduces a bill - apresenta um projeto de lei

introduces to the world - apresenta ao mundo

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