upon presentation

[əˈpɑn ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən]
prepositional phrase
mediante apresentação / após apresentação / quando apresentado
1. At the time when something is presented, shown, or submitted; upon the act of presenting something
Payment is due upon presentation of the invoice.
O pagamento é devido mediante apresentação da fatura.
2. As soon as something is displayed or offered for consideration
The check will be cashed upon presentation at the bank.
O cheque será descontado quando apresentado ao banco.
3. In legal and financial contexts, immediately when a document is formally submitted
Upon presentation of the required documents, the claim will be processed.
Após a apresentação dos documentos necessários, a reclamação será processada.
This is a formal legal and financial phrase commonly used in contracts, banking documents, and official agreements in both Brazilian Portuguese and American English. In Brazil, it appears frequently in commercial law and financial transactions. The phrase indicates immediacy and is often used to specify when an obligation becomes due or effective.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
on presentationupon submissionwhen presentedat presentationupon display
Antonyms / Antônimos
before presentationprior to presentationwithout presentation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mediante apresentação
Most common in legal and business documents
Rio de Janeiro
quando apresentado
Common colloquial variant in everyday business
São Paulo
após apresentação
Preferred in formal corporate and banking contexts
Portugal
aquando da apresentação / mediante apresentação
Slightly more formal; 'aquando' is more typical European Portuguese

Related Words

presentationsubmissiondocumentpaymentimmediateupon demand

Related Idioms & Phrases

upon presentation of credentials
payable upon presentation
upon presentation of proof
upon presentation of identification
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