pɾĩsiˈpaw

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Translation

main, principal

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Word origin

From Latin principalis ('first, original').

Origin
Latin
Root
principalis
English cognates
principal, principle, prince

Grammar

Masc pluralprincipais

Examples

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What is the main reason for your visit?

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The main street gets busy on Saturdays.

personagem .

This is the main character of the film.

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This word is taught in chapter 8, lesson 10: Words 771-781.