Translation of "principal" to English

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Dictionary translations for "principal"

principal adjective

principal / principales / principales

main [meɪn]

Éste es nuestro objetivo principal.

This is our main objective.

primary [ˈpraɪmərɪ] (importancia)

Su comportamiento es mi principal preocupación.

His behavior is my primary concern.

leading ['liːdɪŋ] (preponderante)

El suicidio es una de las causas de muerte principales en el país con la esperanza de vida más alta.

Suicide is a leading cause of death in the country with the longest life expectancy.

principal [ˈprɪnsəpəl] (más importante)

Él incluso sospechaba que ese hombre era el principal culpable.

He even suspected that the man was the principal offender.

chief [tʃi:f] (de mucha importancia)

El arroz es el cultivo principal de esta región.

Rice is the chief crop in this area.

basic (básico)

Esta es una de las reglas principales.

This is one of the basic rules.

foremost [ˈfɔ:məust] (crítico, adversario)

illustrious [ɪˈlʌstrɪəs] (persona, autoridad)

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Phrases with "principal" (17)

calle principal - main street
causa principal - prime mover
plato principal - main course
asignatura principal - major subject
corriente principal - mainstream
directora principal - head manager
estación principal - base station
estructura principal - main frame
fachada principal - principal front
Principal Financial Group - Principal Financial Group

Contexts with "principal"

Éste es nuestro objetivo principal. This is our main objective.

Su comportamiento es mi principal preocupación. His behavior is my primary concern.

El arroz es el cultivo principal de esta región. Rice is the chief crop in this area.

La policía lo considera el principal sospechoso. He is considered the prime suspect by the police.

Él incluso sospechaba que ese hombre era el principal culpable. He even suspected that the man was the principal offender.

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