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intro-

(word root) interior

Examples of words with the root intro-: introspection

in·tro

(ĭn′trō′)

n. pl. in·tros Informal

An introduction.

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intro

(ˈɪntrəʊ)

n, pl -tros

informal short for introduction

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in•tro

(ˈɪn troʊ)

n., pl. -tros. Informal.

an introduction.

intro-

a prefix meaning “inside,” “within”: introduce; introversion.

Compare intra-.

[< Latin, representing intrō (adv.) inwardly, within]

intro.

or introd.,

1. introduction.

2. introductory.

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Noun	1.	intro - formally making a person known to another or to the public introduction, presentation making known, informing - a speech act that conveys information debut - the presentation of a debutante in society reintroduction - an act of renewed introduction
	2.	intro - a brief introductory passage to a piece of popular music musical passage, passage - a short section of a musical composition

Translations

intro

[ˈɪntrəʊ] N (Mus) =introduction → entrada f

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intro

n (inf) abbr of introduction → Intro nt (inf)

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