preface in Italian
preface in Italian is prefazione, introduzione, proemio — preface means an introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.
preface in Italian
prefazione
A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author.
introduzione
A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author.
proemio
A beginning or introductory portion that comes before the main text of a document or book, typically serving to contextualize or explain the writing of the book and sometimes to acknowledge others' contributions; especially, such a discussion written by the work's own author.
prefazio
(Christianity) A variable prayer forming the prelude or introduction to the Eucharistic Prayer or canon of the Mass, following the Sursum corda dialogue and leading into the Sanctus.
What does "preface" mean?
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noun An introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.
"In the preface, the author explains why she spent ten years researching the topic."
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verb To introduce something with a few remarks beforehand.
"He prefaced his complaint by saying how much he usually loved the restaurant."
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preface in a sentence
- In the preface, the author explains why she spent ten years researching the topic.
- He prefaced his complaint by saying how much he usually loved the restaurant.
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What is "preface" in Italian?
"preface" in Italian is prefazione, introduzione, proemio. preface means: An introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.
How do you use "preface" in a sentence?
Example: "In the preface, the author explains why she spent ten years researching the topic." In Italian, "preface" is prefazione, introduzione, proemio.
Are there other ways to say "preface" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "preface": prefazione, introduzione, proemio, prefazio.
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