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essere presente
/ˈɛs.se.re pre.ˈzɛn.te/
to be present
Devo essere presente alla riunione alle tre.
I need to be present at the meeting at three.
formal
to be physically or mentally in a place or situation at a given time
Sarò presente alla cerimonia domani.
I will be present at the ceremony tomorrow.
Non essere presente al lavoro può causare problemi.
Not being present at work can cause problems.
Commonly used in formal contexts like meetings, events, or official documents. Can also imply active participation or attention.
Collocations
essere presente ato be present atnon essere presenteto be absentessere sempre presenteto always be there
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 'essere presente' in formal contexts (e.g., work emails, invitations). In casual speech, 'esserci' (e.g., 'Ci sarò') is more natural.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
In legal or official documents, 'essere presente' often implies both attendance and active participation. In everyday speech, it may simply mean being in a place.
Word Origin
The phrase combines the Italian verb 'essere' (to be) with the present participle 'presente' (present). 'Presente' derives from Latin 'praesens', meaning 'being before' or 'in front of'. The phrase has been used in Italian since the Latin era, evolving through Vulgar Latin to modern Italian.
Usage Notes
In Italian, 'essere presente' is often used in formal or written contexts, such as official invitations, legal documents, or professional settings. It can also appear in everyday speech but is less common than the simpler 'esserci'. The phrase emphasizes both physical presence and active involvement.
Word Breakdown
essere
to be
verbpresente
present
adjectiveDizionario Italiano-Inglese