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10 Language-to-English Dictionariespresença
Pronunciation / Transliteration: pɾeˈsẽ.sɐ
"A presença dele fez toda a diferença."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An impressive manner or bearing; a quality of poise and self-assurance.
"The veteran actor commanded the stage with an undeniable theatrical presence." - 2
The state or fact of existing, occurring, or being present in a place or thing.
"Her presence at the meeting brought a sense of calm and focus."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French word 'presence', stemming from the Latin 'praesentia', which originates from 'praesent-' meaning 'being at hand' or 'in front of'. It entered the English language in the 14th century, evolving from denoting physical attendance to also encompassing an imposing personal demeanor or influence.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Presence" is said worldwide
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présence
Transliteration: prezɑ̃s
"Sa présence a été remarquée par tout le monde."
Präsenz
Transliteration: prɛˈzɛns
"Seine Präsenz im Raum war spürbar."
presenza
Transliteration: preˈzɛntsa
"La sua presenza è fondamentale per il progetto."
presencia
Transliteration: pɾeˈsen.sja
"Agradecemos su presencia en este evento."
presença
Transliteration: pɾeˈsẽ.sɐ
"A presença dele fez toda a diferença."
उपस्थिति
Transliteration: upasthiti
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"सभा में उनकी उपस्थिति बहुत, महत्वपूर्ण थी।"
存在
Transliteration: cún zài
Script: 中文汉字
"他在团队中有着强大的存在感。"
존재
Transliteration: jonjae
Script: 한국어 한글
"그의 존재는 모두에게 큰 힘이 되었다."
存在感
Transliteration: sonzaikan
Script: 日本語
"彼女の舞台上の存在感は圧倒的だった。"
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