The Present Tense of Introducir is used to describe actions happening in the present moment. For example, Introduzco mi nueva aplicación a los usuarios. (I introduce my new app to the users.)
This verb follows the -cir to -zca spelling-changing conjugation pattern, where the ‘c’ changes to ‘zc’ before the vowel endings.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Introducir (to introduce) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | introduzco |
Tú | introduces |
Él / Ella / Usted | introduce |
Nosotros / Nosotras | introducimos |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | introducen |
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Usage of Introducir in the Present Tense
Introducir generally means to introduce or insert something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To insert or introduce: For example, Introduzco la llave en la cerradura (I insert the key into the lock).
To bring in or import: For example, La empresa introduce nuevos productos al mercado (The company introduces new products to the market).
To present or make known: For example, Me introduzco a mí mismo (I introduce myself).
To insert or include: For example, Introduzco un nuevo capítulo en mi libro (I introduce a new chapter in my book).
To initiate or start: For example, Introduzco un nuevo tema de conversación (I introduce a new topic of conversation).
Slang: To sneak in or smuggle: For example, Introduzco drogas al país (I smuggle drugs into the country).
Examples
Examples of Introducir in the Present Tense
Yo introduzco mi nueva aplicación en la reunión de hoy. (I’m introducing my new app at today’s meeting.)
Cada año, la empresa introduce nuevos productos al mercado. (Each year, the company introduces new products to the market.)
¿Por qué no introduces a tu nuevo compañero de trabajo al equipo? (Why don’t you introduce your new coworker to the team?)
Mis amigos introducen nuevas palabras a nuestro vocabulario todo el tiempo. (My friends are always introducing new words into our vocabulary.)
En esta clase, introducimos conceptos básicos de programación. (In this class, we introduce basic programming concepts.)
Los presentadores introducen el tema principal al comienzo de la conferencia. (The presenters introduce the main topic at the start of the conference.)
Cuando viajo, me gusta introducir nuevas comidas y bebidas locales. (When I travel, I like to introduce new local foods and drinks.)
El profesor introduce ideas interesantes durante las lecciones. (The teacher introduces interesting ideas during the lessons.)
En la fiesta, introducimos a nuestros nuevos vecinos a los demás. (At the party, we introduced our new neighbors to everyone else.)
Los políticos introducen nuevas leyes y regulaciones cada año. (Politicians introduce new laws and regulations every year.)
Mis padres siempre introducen nuevas recetas en nuestras comidas familiares. (My parents always introduce new recipes to our family meals.)
Los artistas introducen nuevos estilos y técnicas en sus obras. (Artists introduce new styles and techniques in their works.)
En la reunión, vamos a introducir nuestro plan de marketing para el próximo año. (In the meeting, we’re going to introduce our marketing plan for next year.)
Los científicos introducen nuevos descubrimientos y teorías constantemente. (Scientists are constantly introducing new discoveries and theories.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Introducir (to introduce) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American 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 introduces |
Nosotros / Nosotras introducimos | We introduce |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes introducen | They / You all introduce |
This post covers Latin American Spanish. For Castilian Spanish, click here
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.