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introduction [Am ˌɪntrəˈdəkʃ(ə)n, Brit ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃ(ə)n] N

1.1. introduction U or C (to person):

introduction: presentación f

I'll make the introductions: yo haré las presentaciones

I was given an introduction to the manager: me dieron una carta de presentación para el director

1.2. introduction U or C (to activity, experience):

introduction: introducción f

introduction to sth: introducción a algo

it was a good introduction to the subject: fue una buena introducción al tema

that was my introduction to France: esa fue mi primera toma de contacto con Francia

her introduction to these mysteries: su iniciación en estos misterios

1.3. introduction U or C (of speaker, performer):

introduction: presentación f

Dr Smith, who needs no introduction from me …: el doctor Smith, que no necesita (de) ninguna presentación …

2.1. introduction U (bringing in):

the introduction of another color: el añadido de otro color

after his introduction in Act I, he does not reappear until the end: después de su presentación en el primer acto, no vuelve a aparecer hasta el final

2.2. introduction U (of species, innovation, practice):

introduction: introducción f

2.3. introduction U:

introduction (of legislation, tax): introducción f

introduction (of bill): presentación f

3. introduction U (insertion, entry):

introduction form: introducción f

4.1. introduction C (to meeting, lecture):

introduction: presentación f

4.2. introduction C (in book):

introduction: introducción f

4.3. introduction C MUS:

introduction: introducción f

5. introduction C (elementary instruction):

introduction: introducción f

introduction: iniciación f

Introduction to Physics: Introducción or Iniciación a la física

introduction agency N

introduction agency: agencia f de contactos

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entradilla: introduction

proemio (de una canción): introduction

exordio: introduction

carta de presentación: letter of introduction

carta de introducción: letter of introduction

introducción: introduction

introducción: introduction

la introducción de un nuevo producto en el mercado: the introduction of a new product onto the market

introducción: introduction

introducción a algo: introduction to sth

su introducción a los misterios de la informática: her introduction to o initiation into the mysteries of computers

prolegómeno (de un relato): introduction

prolegómeno (de una petición): introduction

iniciación: introduction

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introduction [ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən] N

1. introduction (making first acquaintance):

introduction: presentación f

letter of introduction: carta f de presentación

to do the introductions: hacer las presentaciones

2. introduction (first contact with sth):

introduction: iniciación f

my holidays served as an introduction to sailing: mis vacaciones fueron una primera toma de contacto con la navegación

3. introduction (establishment):

introduction: introducción f

introduction of a bill: presentación f

introduction into the market: lanzamiento m al mercado

4. introduction (insertion):

introduction: introducción f

5. introduction (preface):

introduction: prólogo m

introduction MUS: introducción f

to precede the report with an introduction: empezar el informe con una introducción

the reader is referred back to the introduction: se remite al lector a la introducción

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prefacio (discurso): introduction

capítulo introductorio: introduction

introducción (de una llave, de un disquete): introduction

introducción (de medidas): introduction

introducción (de moda): introduction

institución (de norma, de horario): introduction

preámbulo: introduction

prolegómeno (al hablar): introduction

presentación: introduction

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introduction [ˌɪn·trə·ˈdʌk·ʃən] N

1. introduction (making first acquaintance):

introduction: presentación f

letter of introduction: carta f de presentación

to do the introductions: hacer las presentaciones

2. introduction (first contact with sth):

introduction: iniciación f

my holidays served as an introduction to sailing: mis vacaciones fueron una primera toma de contacto con la navegación

3. introduction (establishment):

introduction: introducción f

introduction of a bill: presentación f

introduction into the market: lanzamiento m al mercado

4. introduction (insertion):

introduction: introducción f

5. introduction (preface):

introduction: prólogo m

introduction MUS: introducción f

to precede the report with an introduction: empezar el informe con una introducción

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capítulo introductorio: introduction

introducción: introduction

preámbulo: introduction

presentación: introduction

prolegómeno (al hablar): introduction

carta de presentación [o de recomendación]: letter of introduction

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letter of introduction: carta f de presentación

my holidays served as an introduction to sailing: mis vacaciones fueron una primera toma de contacto con la navegación

introduction into the market: lanzamiento m al mercado

the reader is referred back to the introduction: se remite al lector a la introducción

to precede the report with an introduction: empezar el informe con una introducción

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

He has also contributed introductions to a large number of books and reviews.

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The possibility of global elimination of measles has been debated in medical literature since the introduction of the vaccine in the 1960s.

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The rank below superintendent was originally inspector until the introduction of chief inspector in 1868.

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This season marked the introduction of a new relegation system involving the five bottom teams.

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Several efforts were made by him to prevent the introduction of certain reforms, including articles in the public press.

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