This is the 2128th most frequent Portuguese word.
inicialmente
Initially.
Here, 'inicialmente' is used as an adverb to denote the beginning intention or plan of the speaker.
Inicialmente, eu pretendia visitar a cidade, mas acabei mudando de plano.
Initially, I intended to visit the city, but I ended up changing my plan.
In this sentence, 'inicialmente' describes the initial perception of the project's complexity.
Inicialmente, o projeto parecia complicado, mas depois ficou mais claro.
Initially, the project seemed complicated, but it became clearer later.
The word 'inicialmente' here modifies the verb 'pensei,' indicating the initial thought or perspective.