The Present Tense of introducir is used when you want to express an action that is happening right now or that happens regularly. For example, Introduzco mi contraseña en el sitio web. (I enter my password on the website.)
This verb belongs to the -cir to -zca spelling-changing conjugation type, where the ‘c’ changes to ‘zc’ before the vowels ‘a’ and ‘o’ in certain present tense forms.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Introducir (to introduce) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | introduzco |
Tú | introduces |
Él / Ella / Usted | introduce |
Nosotros / Nosotras | introducimos |
Vosotros / Vosotras | introducís |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | introducen |
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Usage of Introducir in the Present Tense
Introducir generally means to introduce, insert or bring something in, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To introduce: For example, Introduzco a mi nuevo compañero de trabajo. (I introduce my new coworker.)
To insert: For example, Introduzco la llave en la cerradura. (I insert the key into the lock.)
To bring in: For example, Introduzco el paquete en la casa. (I bring the package into the house.)
To implement: For example, La empresa introduce nuevas políticas. (The company implements new policies.)
To smuggle (colloquial): For example, Introducen drogas de contrabando. (They smuggle drugs.)
To sneak in (colloquial): For example, ¿Cómo introduces comida al cine? (How do you sneak food into the movie theater?)
To bring up (a topic) (colloquial): For example, Introduzco el tema de las vacaciones. (I bring up the topic of vacations.)
Examples
Examples of Introducir in the Present Tense
Cada mañana introduzco mi contraseña para acceder a mi computadora. (Every morning I enter my password to access my computer.)
¿Por qué introduces tantos datos personales en sitios web? (Why do you enter so much personal information on websites?)
Mi jefe siempre introduce nuevas ideas en las reuniones. (My boss always introduces new ideas in meetings.)
En la clase de cocina, introducimos nuevos ingredientes cada semana. (In the cooking class, we introduce new ingredients every week.)
Los programadores introducen actualizaciones constantemente para mejorar la aplicación. (The programmers constantly introduce updates to improve the app.)
Cuando introduzco un nuevo concepto, trato de explicarlo con ejemplos claros. (When I introduce a new concept, I try to explain it with clear examples.)
¿Cómo introduces tus presentaciones? Yo prefiero empezar con una anécdota. (How do you introduce your presentations? I prefer to start with an anecdote.)
El conferencista introduce el tema con una breve reseña histórica. (The speaker introduces the topic with a brief historical overview.)
En nuestra empresa, introducimos nuevos productos cada temporada. (At our company, we introduce new products every season.)
Los científicos introducen nuevos métodos para estudiar fenómenos complejos. (Scientists introduce new methods to study complex phenomena.)
Cuando introduzco a mis amigos, menciono sus intereses y aficiones. (When I introduce my friends, I mention their interests and hobbies.)
¿Cómo introduces un tema delicado con tus hijos? Yo trato de ser directo pero amable. (How do you introduce a sensitive topic with your kids? I try to be direct but kind.)
El instructor de yoga introduce una nueva postura cada semana. (The yoga instructor introduces a new pose every week.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Introducir (to introduce) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:
Spanish | English |
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Yo introduzco | I introduce |
Tú introduces | You introduce |
Él / Ella / Usted introduce | He / She / You (formal) introduces |
Nosotros / Nosotras introducimos | We introduce |
Vosotros / Vosotras introducís | You all introduce |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes introducen | They / You all (formal) introduce |
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Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.