preface

an introduction to a book or article, usually written by the author

prólogo, introducción

• a preface to something

Collocations preface to a book · write a preface

• The book includes a preface by the author.

  El libro incluye un prólogo escrito por el autor.

to introduce or explain something formally, especially at the beginning of a speech or article

anunciar, presentar

• preface sth with sth

Collocations preface an argument · preface a statement

• She prefaced her speech with some personal remarks.

  Ella introdujo su discurso con algunos comentarios personales.