nounmasculinepl: preludes
prelúdio
1. An action or event serving as an introduction to something more important
The ceasefire was a prelude to peace negotiations.
O cessar-fogo foi um prelúdio para as negociações de paz.
2. A short piece of music played at the beginning of a larger work or performance
The pianist played a beautiful prelude before the concerto.
A pianista tocou um belo prelúdio antes do concerto.
3. The opening section of a literary work
The prelude to the novel sets up the main conflict.
O prelúdio do romance estabelece o conflito principal.
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