/pɾinθiˈpal/ ES
/pɾinsiˈpal/ MX
Translation
main; principal
Word origin
From Latin principalis ('first, chief'), from princeps ('first, foremost'). The same root gives English principal and prince.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- principalis
- English cognates
- principal, prince
Grammar
Examples
cerrada .
The main street is closed to traffic.
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The main reason is money.
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He is the main character in the film.
cerrada .
The main entrance is closed due to building work.
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My main objective is to buy a new house.
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The main problem is the lack of time.
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