al principio

adv.

in the beginning, at first, at the beginning, at the outset.

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al principio

at first, at the beginning

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(n.) = at first, at the outset, early [earlier -comp., earliest -sup.], in the early years, originally, to start with, early on, at startup

Ex. The style of recording instructions for references differs from that in Sears', and can at first seem strange, but instructions are clear.

Ex. However, it should be stated at the outset that it is not the aim of this course to make you proficient in the use of the Colon Classification as a practical indexing language.

Ex. Microforms are easy to use, although there were early reservations concerning the fact that users need to become familiar with any specific kind of microform and its reader.

Ex. A unique feature of this book, then, is that the cases emphasize the kinds of problems recent graduates encounter in the early years of their careers.

Ex. A relative index, as originally proposed by Melville Dewey, contains at least one entry for each subject in the scheme.

Ex. To start with, most catalogues, indexes, data bases and bibliographies provide access to information or documents.

Ex. The concept of such a center remained nebulous at best, and we later learned that communication problems early on had muddied the message about what was really needed.

Ex. At start-up, the Library plans to deacidify approximately 15 000 volumes per week.

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al principio(de)

= at the beginning (of), at the dawn of, at the onset of, early in

Ex: A summary at the beginning of a document serves to prepare the reader to proceed to the remainder of the text.

Ex: At the dawn of this new century, we see the result of current scientific and technological advancement.

Ex: Student's experience with computers was minimal at the onset of the study.

Ex: Couples are forced to make the decision between owner-occupation & council tenancy early in their marriages.

(n.) = at first, at the outset, early [earlier -comp., earliest -sup.], in the early years, originally, to start with, early on, at startup

Ex: The style of recording instructions for references differs from that in Sears', and can at first seem strange, but instructions are clear.

Ex: However, it should be stated at the outset that it is not the aim of this course to make you proficient in the use of the Colon Classification as a practical indexing language.

Ex: Microforms are easy to use, although there were early reservations concerning the fact that users need to become familiar with any specific kind of microform and its reader.

Ex: A unique feature of this book, then, is that the cases emphasize the kinds of problems recent graduates encounter in the early years of their careers.

Ex: A relative index, as originally proposed by Melville Dewey, contains at least one entry for each subject in the scheme.

Ex: To start with, most catalogues, indexes, data bases and bibliographies provide access to information or documents.

Ex: The concept of such a center remained nebulous at best, and we later learned that communication problems early on had muddied the message about what was really needed.

Ex: At start-up, the Library plans to deacidify approximately 15 000 volumes per week.