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preparatory
[/prɪˈpærətɔːri/]
adjective
preparatório
1.
serving as or done in preparation for something; introductory
The students attended preparatory classes before the main course.
Os alunos frequentaram aulas preparatórias antes do curso principal.
2.
relating to education that prepares students for advanced study
She enrolled in a preparatory school to improve her academic skills.
Ela se matriculou em uma escola preparatória para melhorar suas habilidades acadêmicas.
3.
intended to make something ready or suitable
Preparatory work must be completed before construction begins.
O trabalho preparatório deve ser concluído antes do início da construção.
Synonyms
introductory
preliminary
prefatory
initial
foundational
Antonyms
advanced
final
concluding
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
preparatório
standard usage
São Paulo
preparatório
standard usage, commonly used in educational context
Portugal
preparatório
standard usage; also 'preparador' in some contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
preparatory school
preparatory meeting
preparatory stage
preparatory phase
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