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prelude

[/ˈprɛljuːd/]
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.
Synonyms
introductionpreambleovertureforewordprologue
Antonyms
epilogueconclusionfinale

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
prelúdio
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
prelúdio
Same as general Brazilian usage
São Paulo
prelúdio
Same as general Brazilian usage
Portugal
prelúdio
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

prelude to disaster
serve as a prelude to something
mere prelude
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