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initial in Portuguese

initial in Portuguese is inicial, rubricar — initial means happening at the very start; first.

initial in Portuguese

inicial
adj
Spatially first, placed at the beginning, in the first position; especially said of the first letter of a word.
inicial
noun
The first letter of a word or a name, especially of a person's full name (their initials).
rubricar
verb
(transitive) To sign one's initial(s), as an abbreviated signature.

What does "initial" mean?

  1. adj Happening at the very start; first.
    "My initial reaction was disbelief."
  2. noun The first letter of a name or word.
    "She had her initials, J.M., engraved on the bracelet."
  3. verb To mark or sign something with your initials.
    "Please initial each page of the contract to confirm you've read it."
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initial in a sentence

  • My initial reaction was disbelief.
  • The initial results of the trial looked promising.
  • She had her initials, J.M., engraved on the bracelet.
  • Just sign your initials at the bottom of each page.

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What is "initial" in Portuguese?

"initial" in Portuguese is inicial, rubricar. initial means: Happening at the very start; first.

How do you use "initial" in a sentence?

Example: "My initial reaction was disbelief." In Portuguese, "initial" is inicial, rubricar.

Are there other ways to say "initial" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "initial": inicial, rubricar.

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