preface

prefacio, prólogo

Sección inicial de un libro que explica por qué o cómo se escribió.

En inglés sencillo: An opening section of a book that explains why or how it was written.

• Read the preface first.
• The author explains her aims in the preface.
• This edition includes a new preface by the editor.

Sinónimos: introduction

Expresiones frecuentes: write a preface, preface to something, author’s preface

prefacio

Oración de agradecimiento que precede a la oración principal sobre el pan y el vino durante la misa.

En inglés sencillo: A prayer of thanks that introduces the main prayer over bread and wine during a Christian Mass.

• The priest sang the preface.
• Today’s preface refers to the Easter celebration.
• The congregation stood during the preface of the Mass.

Expresiones frecuentes: sing the preface, eucharistic preface, preface of something

introducir, anteponer

Decir algo primero para presentar o explicar lo que se va a decir después.

En inglés sencillo: To say something first to introduce or explain what you are about to say.

• She prefaced her answer with a warning.
• Let me preface this by saying that I agree with you.
• He prefaced the discussion with a short explanation.

Cómo se usa: preface something with something (She prefaced her remarks with an apology.); preface something by saying that… (He prefaced his answer by saying that he needed more information.)

Sinónimos: introduce, lead into

Expresiones frecuentes: preface with something, preface by saying, preface a remark

prologar

Escribir o añadir una sección introductoria al principio de un libro o documento.

En inglés sencillo: To write or add an introductory section at the beginning of a book or document.

• She was asked to preface the book.
• The editor prefaced the volume with a short introduction.
• He has prefaced several editions of the poet’s work.

Cómo se usa: preface something with something (The editor prefaced the collection with an essay.)

Sinónimos: introduce

Expresiones frecuentes: preface a book, preface an edition, preface with something