preliminary

relating to the first part of a process or activity, before the main part begins

previo, inicial

• a preliminary meeting/decision

Collocations preliminary discussions · preliminary results

• They held a preliminary meeting to discuss the project.

  Tuvieron una reunión previa para discutir el proyecto.

relating to an examination or test that is done before a main exam or test, and which does not count towards the final result

de prueba, provisional

• a preliminary exam/test

Collocations preliminary examination · preliminary assessment

• She passed the preliminary test with flying colors.

  Ella aprobó la prueba preliminar con honores.