introduction

introducción

Primera parte de un libro, discurso u obra que prepara al público para lo que sigue.

En inglés sencillo: The first part of a book, speech, or other work, which prepares you for what follows.

• Read the introduction first.
• Her speech began with a short introduction.
• The book has a new introduction by its editor.

Cómo se usa: introduction to something (The introduction to the report explains its purpose.)

Sinónimos: opening, preface

Antónimos: conclusion

Expresiones frecuentes: introduction to something, short introduction, write an introduction, book introduction

presentación

Acto de decir a varias personas sus respectivos nombres cuando se conocen por primera vez.

En inglés sencillo: The act of telling people each other’s names when they meet for the first time.

• Let me make the introductions.
• After a brief introduction, we shook hands.
• Our introduction at the party led to a lasting friendship.

Cómo se usa: introduction to someone (My introduction to her parents went well.)

Expresiones frecuentes: make an introduction, formal introduction, introduction to someone

introducción, iniciación

Primera experiencia o lección que ayuda a empezar a conocer un tema o una actividad.

En inglés sencillo: A first experience or lesson that helps someone start learning about a subject or activity.

• This is an introduction to cooking.
• My first job provided an introduction to office life.
• The guide offers a simple introduction to local history.

Cómo se usa: introduction to something (This course is an introduction to photography.)

Sinónimos: orientation, initiation

Expresiones frecuentes: introduction to something, basic introduction, gentle introduction

presentación, anuncio

Acto de anunciar o presentar algo ante un público.

En inglés sencillo: The act of announcing or presenting something to an audience.

• The introduction of the winner drew cheers.
• The host handled the introduction of each award.
• We waited for the formal introduction of the evening’s theme.

Cómo se usa: introduction of something (The introduction of the award was followed by applause.)

Sinónimos: announcement, presentation

Expresiones frecuentes: formal introduction, introduction of something, public introduction

carta de presentación, presentación

Carta u otro medio que sirve para presentar a alguien a una persona que todavía no conoce.

En inglés sencillo: A letter or other way of presenting someone to a person they have not met.

• She carried a letter of introduction.
• His written introduction helped me contact the director.
• Can you provide an introduction to someone at the company?

Cómo se usa: introduction to someone (He gave me a written introduction to his business partner.)

Sinónimos: recommendation

Expresiones frecuentes: letter of introduction, personal introduction, written introduction