Spanish Conversation · Level 8
90 words
Spanish word
introducción
Pronunciation
IPA/intɾoðukˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nounintroduction
Example
Quiero hacer una introducción.
I want to make an introduction.
More examples
La introducción del libro explica el contexto.
The introduction to the book explains the context.
Core concept
Formal presentation introducing a person, idea, or project.
Common phrases
hacer una introducción personal
give a personal introduction
leer la introducción
read the introduction
introducción al libro
introduction to the book
Similar words
presentación: Public act of presenting a person, product, or work to an audience.
Definition in Spanish
Acción de presentar formalmente a una persona, una idea o un proyecto ante otras personas para que queden conocidas o comprendidas.
Word origin
From medieval Latin introductio, from Latin introducere 'to lead in', formed as a noun meaning the act of bringing someone or something into view to be presented.
Usage tips
- Used in formal contexts or as a book preface, while everyday introductions of people typically use presentar or the phrase 'Te presento a...'.
Other meanings
- openingnoun
- prefacenoun
Opposites
- cierreconclusionnoun
Related words
- introducirintroduceverb
- introducidointroducedadjective