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preliminary comments

[prɪˈlɪmɪneri ˈkɒmentts]
nounpl: preliminary comments
comentários preliminares
1. Initial or introductory remarks made before a more detailed discussion or formal presentation
The speaker offered some preliminary comments before diving into the main topic.
O palestrante fez alguns comentários preliminares antes de abordar o tema principal.
2. Observations or notes made in the early stages of an analysis or investigation
The auditor's preliminary comments indicated potential accounting irregularities.
Os comentários preliminares do auditor indicaram possíveis irregularidades contábeis.
Synonyms
introductory remarksopening commentsinitial observationspreparatory notesobservações iniciaisremarques préliminaires
Antonyms
final commentsconcluding remarkscomentários finais

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comentários preliminares
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
comentários preliminares
Commonly used in business and academic settings
Rio de Janeiro
comentários preliminares
Standard usage, occasionally shortened to 'comentários iniciais'
Portugal
comentários preliminares
Formal usage; 'observações prévias' also common

Related Idioms & Phrases

to open with preliminary comments
subject to preliminary comments
preliminary comments notwithstanding
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