presente
present
The word 'presente' in Italian is used to express that someone or something is currently there or available. It can also refer to a gift or a present, similar to the English usage. Additionally, it can be used as an adjective to describe something that is happening at the moment or is currently relevant.
Example sentences using: presente
Sono presente alla riunione
I am present at the meeting
This is a first person singular phrase, signifying the speaker's presence at a meeting. 'Sono' translates to 'I am', 'presente' to 'present', and 'alla riunione' to 'at the meeting'.
Il tuo regalo è presente in questo pacchetto
Your gift is present in this package
The speaker is telling someone that their gift is in a certain package. 'Il tuo regalo' translates to 'your gift', 'è presente' to 'is present', and 'in questo pacchetto' to 'in this package'.
La necessità di cambiamento è sempre presente
The need for change is always present
This sentence demonstrates the use of 'presente' in a more abstract, metaphorical context, expressing the ever-present need for change. 'La necessità di cambiamento' translates to 'the need for change', 'è' to 'is', 'sempre' to 'always', and 'presente' to 'present'.