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preliminaries
[/prɪˈlɪmɪnerɪz/]
noun
preliminares
1.
Initial actions or events that precede something more important; introductory matters
After the preliminaries, the main event began.
Após as preliminares, o evento principal começou.
2.
Early rounds or competitions that determine who advances to the main competition
The athlete competed in the preliminaries before reaching the finals.
O atleta competiu nas preliminares antes de chegar à final.
3.
Preparatory discussions or negotiations before formal proceedings
The preliminaries between the two countries lasted several weeks.
As preliminares entre os dois países duraram várias semanas.
Synonyms
introductions
opening moves
preparatory stages
qualifiers
warm-ups
Antonyms
finals
conclusions
main events
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
preliminares
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
preliminares
Common in sports and formal contexts
Portugal
preliminares
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
get the preliminaries out of the way
after the preliminaries
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