prefácio — meaning in English

English meaning

• foreword noun An introductory section preceding the main text of a book or other document; especially, one written by another person (not the author of the work thus introduced).
• preface noun An introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.

Senses

prefácio is used for these senses in English:

• foreword An introductory section preceding the main text of a book or other document; especially, one written by another person (not the author of the work thus introduced).
• preface 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.

preface — full definition

1. noun An introductory section at the start of a book, usually explaining its background or purpose.
2. verb To introduce something with a few remarks beforehand.

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