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presente

[pruh-ZEN-tuh]
noun/adjectivemasculinepl: presentes
gift; present
1. A thing given to someone as a token of affection, regard, or generosity
She received many gifts for her birthday.
Ela recebeu muitos presentes no seu aniversário.
2. Now; at the present time (when used as adjective)
The present situation is difficult.
A situação presente é difícil.
3. Current; existing now
The present government has new policies.
O governo presente tem novas políticas.
Synonyms
dádivaprendaoferendaagoraatual
Antonyms
passadofuturo

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
presente
Most common term for gift throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
presente
Standard usage
São Paulo
presente
Standard usage
Portugal
prenda
Preferred term for gift in European Portuguese; 'presente' also used but less common

Related Idioms & Phrases

estar presente
presente de grego (a Greek gift - something that appears valuable but is actually a burden)
pelo presente (herewith; by this letter)
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