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initial remark
[ɪˈnɪʃəl rɪˈmɑːrk]
noun
pl: initial remarks
observação inicial
1.
The first comment or statement made at the beginning of a conversation, presentation, or discussion
The CEO's initial remark set the tone for the entire meeting.
A observação inicial do CEO definiu o tom para toda a reunião.
2.
An opening statement or preliminary comment before elaborating on a topic
After her initial remark about the project timeline, she provided more details.
Após sua observação inicial sobre o cronograma do projeto, ela forneceu mais detalhes.
Synonyms
opening comment
preliminary statement
introductory comment
first observation
Antonyms
final remark
closing statement
concluding comment
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
observação inicial
most common usage
Brazil
comentário inicial
alternative, slightly more informal
Portugal
observação inicial
standard usage
Portugal
nota introdutória
more formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
to start off with
first things first
off the bat
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