prólogo
“prólogo” means “prologue” in Spanish (a section at the beginning of a book or play).
prologue
Also: preface, prelude
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Leí el prólogo para entender mejor la historia.
B1I read the prologue to understand the story better.
El famoso escritor aceptó escribir el prólogo de mi libro.
B2The famous writer agreed to write the preface for my book.
Esas pequeñas protestas fueron el prólogo de la revolución.
C1Those small protests were the prelude to the revolution.
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Quick Quiz: prólogo
Question 1 of 3
What is the opposite of a 'prólogo' in a book?
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From Ancient Greek 'pro' (before) and 'logos' (word or speech). It literally describes the words that come before the main text.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'prólogo' the same as 'introducción'?
Not exactly. An introduction (introducción) is usually written by the author to explain the content, while a prologue (prólogo) is often written by someone else or is a separate literary piece that sets the scene.
Does 'prólogo' always have an accent?
Yes, as a noun meaning 'prologue', it always has an accent on the first 'o' (prólogo).
Can I use 'prólogo' for a movie?
Yes, it can refer to an introductory scene in a movie that provides background information before the main story starts.