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overture in Portuguese

overture in Portuguese is abertura — overture means a first approach or proposal made to start talks or a relationship.

overture in Portuguese

abertura
noun
(music) A musical introduction to a longer piece of music or a dramatic work (such as a play, an opera, or a motion picture). [from 17th c.]

What does "overture" mean?

  1. noun A first approach or proposal made to start talks or a relationship.
    "The two countries made overtures toward peace."
  2. noun A piece of music that opens an opera, musical, or other larger work.
    "The orchestra played the overture before the curtain rose."
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overture in a sentence

  • The two countries made overtures toward peace.
  • He made an overture of friendship after the argument.
  • The orchestra played the overture before the curtain rose.

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What is "overture" in Portuguese?

"overture" in Portuguese is abertura. overture means: A first approach or proposal made to start talks or a relationship.

How do you use "overture" in a sentence?

Example: "The two countries made overtures toward peace." In Portuguese, "overture" is abertura.

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