Meaning
preamble, intro
- introductory explanation or preliminary statement to a text or speech
- lengthy introductory talk before getting to the point
In a sentence
Dimmi subito la verità senza lunghi preamboli.
Tell me the truth right away without long preambles.
Il preambolo della costituzione chiarisce i valori fondamentali dello stato.
The constitution's preamble clarifies the state's fundamental values.
Non c'era bisogno di tutto quel preambolo per fare una semplice richiesta.
There was no need for all that preamble to make a simple request.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| preambolo | masculine · singular |
| preamboli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used in the phrase 'senza preamboli' to mean 'without beating around the bush'.