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introductory comments

[ɪntrəˈdʌktəri ˈkɒmɛnts]
noun
comentários introdutórios
1. Opening remarks or observations made at the beginning of a speech, presentation, text, or discussion to introduce a topic or set context
The professor began the lecture with introductory comments about the course objectives.
O professor começou a aula com comentários introdutórios sobre os objetivos do curso.
2. Initial observations designed to prepare an audience or reader for more detailed information to follow
The author provided introductory comments before diving into the complex analysis.
O autor forneceu comentários introdutórios antes de se aprofundar na análise complexa.
Synonyms
opening remarkspreliminary commentsinitial observationspreambleprefaceforeword
Antonyms
concluding remarksclosing commentsfinal observations

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comentários introdutórios
Standard usage in formal and academic contexts
São Paulo
comentários iniciais
Alternative, slightly less formal variant
Portugal
observações introdutórias
Preferred formal variant in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

get the ball rolling
break the ice
set the stage for
lay the groundwork
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