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How to Say "preamble" in Spanish

The Spanish word forpreambleis considerandoC1 level.

English → SpanishC1
NounC1formal
stating the reasons
A thick, official-looking rolled-up parchment scroll tied with a red ribbon and sealed with wax, resting on a wooden desk.

Examples

La resolución comienza con una serie de considerandos.

The resolution begins with a series of recitals (or 'whereas' clauses).

El abogado citó un considerando del fallo anterior.

The lawyer cited a recital from the previous ruling.

Used in the Plural

This noun is very often used in its plural form, 'los considerandos', because legal decisions usually have several reasons leading to the final judgment.

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