introduction
introduction (introducción)
the first paragraph of an essay, which presents the issue, the two positions and the thesis.
Example
Millbrook is debating a ban on gas leaf blowers, and the author who supports the ban makes the stronger case. (An introduction that names the issue and gives the thesis.)
In Spanish
introduction (introducción) — el primer párrafo de un ensayo, que presenta el tema, las dos posiciones y la tesis.
Millbrook is debating a ban on gas leaf blowers, and the author who supports the ban makes the stronger case. (Una introducción que presenta el tema y da la tesis.)