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presence

[/ˈprez.əns/]
nounfemininepl: presences
presença
1. the state or fact of being present in a place or situation
Your presence at the meeting is required.
Sua presença na reunião é obrigatória.
2. a person or thing that is present
I felt a strange presence in the room.
Senti uma presença estranha no quarto.
3. the impressive or striking quality of a person
She has a commanding presence on stage.
Ela tem uma presença imponente no palco.
4. the state of being in existence or available
The company has a strong presence in Europe.
A empresa tem uma presença forte na Europa.
Synonyms
attendanceexistenceappearancebearingdemeanor
Antonyms
absencenon-existence

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
presença
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
presença
standard usage, same as general Brazilian
São Paulo
presença
standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
presença
standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

presence of mind - compostura, lucidez mental (ability to think calmly and act quickly in a difficult situation)
make one's presence known - fazer-se notar, dar a conhecer a sua presença
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