How to Say "Preliminary" in Portuguese

preliminar

/pɾe.li.miˈnaʁ/

The English word 'preliminary' is translated to Portuguese as preliminar.

The word is an adjective used to describe something that is in preparation for the main matter.

Meaning: in preparation for the main matter (adj)

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Brazil, preliminar is the most common term for 'preliminary' in both formal and informal contexts.

The adjective preliminar must agree in number with the noun it modifies, becoming preliminares in the plural.

The word is pronounced /pɾe.li.miˈnaʁ/. It has four syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable.

In Brazilian Portuguese, the word preliminares is frequently used as a noun to refer to foreplay before sexual intercourse.
The word preliminar shares a root with the Latin word limen, meaning 'threshold', suggesting that something preliminary is literally 'before the threshold'.
In Portuguese legal contexts, if a lawyer raises a preliminar, they are often challenging the very validity of the lawsuit itself before any actual evidence is even discussed.

Após os resultados preliminares encorajadores, a atmosfera na sede de campanha era de otimismo cauteloso.
After the encouraging preliminary results, the mood at campaign headquarters was one of cautious optimism.
This sentence shows the use of preliminar regarding encouraging results.
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As autoridades dizem que estas suposições preliminares se baseiam em provas forenses e circunstanciais, bem como em análises dos serviços secretos.
Officials say these preliminary suppositions are based upon forensic and circumstantial evidence, as well as intelligence analysis.
This sentence shows how preliminar is used with suppositions.
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Os resultados preliminares do Estudo de Gémeos da NASA revelaram que as viagens espaciais causam um aumento da metilação, o processo de ligar e desligar genes.
NASA’s Twins Study preliminary results have revealed that space travel causes an increase in methylation, the process of turning genes on and off.
This sentence shows how preliminar describes results from a study.
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A reunião preliminar está marcada para amanhã.
The preliminary meeting is scheduled for tomorrow.
É necessário apresentar uma análise inicial do projeto.
It is necessary to provide an initial analysis of the project.
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Beatriz and Lucas are discussing a project at work.

Beatriz

Já leu o relatório preliminar do projeto?
Have you read the preliminary report for the project?
Lucas

Ainda não, Beatriz. Vou ler agora.
Not yet, Beatriz. I will read it now.
Beatriz

Preciso da sua opinião sobre os dados.
I need your opinion on the data.
Lucas

Tudo bem, eu te aviso em breve.
All right, I will let you know soon.

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