Prólogo (en. Prologue)
/ˈpɾoloɣo/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Preliminary text included at the beginning of a book to present its content or context.
The prologue of the book provides an overview of the subject matter.
El prólogo del libro ofrece una visión general sobre el tema tratado.
Speech or essay that introduces an author or a work, with the intention of contextualizing it.
The professor wrote a prologue explaining the importance of the author in literature.
El profesor escribió un prólogo explicando la importancia del autor en la literatura.
Section that anticipates what will be discussed in the main content.
In the prologue, the author shares his motivations for writing the novel.
En el prólogo, el autor comparte sus motivaciones para escribir la novela.
Etymology
From Greek 'prologos', meaning 'what is said beforehand'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
prologue of a work
Introductory text that prepares the reader for the main content.
prólogo de una obra
to write a prologue
To draft a text that introduces a work or author.
escribir un prólogo
to read the prologue
To consult the introduction of a book to understand its context.
leer el prólogo
Related Words
exordium
Beginning of a speech or writing that captures the attention of the listener or reader.
exordio
preface
Text that precedes a work, similar to the prologue.
prefacio
introduction
Initial part that presents the content of a text.
introducción
Slang Meanings
The beginning of something new.
That event was the prologue to a series of exciting activities.
Ese evento fue el prólogo de una serie de actividades emocionantes.
A preparation before a major event.
The essay served as a prologue to the final presentation.
El ensayo sirvió como prólogo para la presentación final.