intro

[/ˈɪntroʊ/]
nounpl: intros
introdução
1. a short preliminary section at the beginning of a book, movie, song, or other work
The intro to the album sets the perfect tone for the rest of the songs.
A introdução do álbum estabelece o tom perfeito para o resto das músicas.
2. an introduction or presentation of someone or something
Can you give me a quick intro to the new team members?
Você pode me dar uma rápida introdução aos novos membros da equipe?
3. the opening section of a musical piece, especially in popular music
The guitar intro in that song is iconic.
O intro de guitarra naquela música é icônico.
The word 'intro' is a modern, informal abbreviation widely adopted in Brazilian Portuguese, particularly in music production, media, and entertainment industries. It reflects the influence of English in contemporary youth culture and digital media. In Portugal, the full word 'introdução' is more commonly preferred in formal contexts, though 'intro' is also understood in music industry settings.
NYC Slang
intro - commonly used in NYC music and entertainment scenes with the same meaning as standard English
Synonyms / Sinônimos
introductionopeningpreamblepreludebeginning
Antonyms / Antônimos
outroendingconclusionfinale

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
introdução
Most formal and widely understood translation
General Brazilian
intro
The English word 'intro' is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese, especially in music and media contexts
Portugal
introdução
Standard Portuguese prefers the full word 'introdução' over the informal 'intro'

Related Words

introductionintroductoryintroducepreambleprefaceopeningoutro

Related Idioms & Phrases

intro to something - a basic introduction or beginner-level course
the intro alone - referring to just the opening section being notable or impressive
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