preliminar

[pre-li-mi-'nar]

adjective

preliminary

1. Coming before something more important; introductory or preparatory

The preliminary results show promise.

Os resultados preliminares são promissores.

2. Serving as an introduction or first step before the main event or action

We need to complete the preliminary investigation first.

Precisamos completar a investigação preliminar primeiro.

3. Tentative or not final; subject to change

This is just a preliminary draft.

Este é apenas um rascunho preliminar.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

preliminar

Standard usage across Brazil

Portugal

preliminar

Standard usage in European Portuguese

provas preliminares (preliminary evidence)

fase preliminar (preliminary phase)

exame preliminar (preliminary examination)

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