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preface in Portuguese

preface in Portuguese is prefácio, prefaciar — preface means an introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.

preface in Portuguese

prefácio
noun
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.
prefaciar
verb
(transitive) To introduce or make a comment before (the main point); to premise.

What does "preface" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. verb To introduce something with a few remarks beforehand.
    "He prefaced his complaint by saying how much he usually loved the restaurant."

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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Frequently asked questions

What is "preface" in Portuguese?

"preface" in Portuguese is prefácio, prefaciar. 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 Portuguese, "preface" is prefácio, prefaciar.

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

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "preface": prefácio, prefaciar.

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