For openers Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈoʊpənɝz
fer OH-puh-nerz
fˈɔː/ /ˈəʊpənəz
fawr OH-puh-nuz
Definición
A phrase used to introduce the first point, idea, or fact in a series, especially when starting an explanation or discussion.
Uso & Matices
Mostly informal and common in spoken English; used to signal the beginning of a list or argument, similar to 'to start with' or 'first of all'. Often followed by another point ('for starters' is a similar phrase). Rarely used in very formal writing.
Spanish: para empezar - para comenzarPortuguese (BR): para começar - para início de conversaPortuguese (PT): para começar - para início de conversaChinese (Simplified): 首先 - 起初Chinese (Traditional): 首先 - 起初Hindi: शुरुआत के लिए - सबसे पहलेArabic: للبداية - كخطوة أولىBengali: শুরুর জন্য - প্রথমেRussian: для начала - во-первыхJapanese: まず第一に - はじめにVietnamese: trước hết - bắt đầu vớiKorean: 우선 - 처음으로Turkish: başlangıç olarak - ilkinUrdu: ابتداءً - سب سے پہلےIndonesian: sebagai permulaan - untuk awal
Oraciones de Ejemplo
For openers, let’s introduce ourselves.
basic
For openers, we need to find a good hotel.
basic
For openers, she forgot my birthday.
basic
For openers, this project is way over budget—and that’s just the beginning.
natural
For openers, you never called me back after the interview.
natural
For openers, the weather was terrible, and it just got worse from there.
natural