How is the word principal translated from Portuguese to English

English translation
main
adjective

O maior ou o mais importante de vários.

The biggest or most important of several.

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  • O parágrafo explica claramente o argumento principal. — The paragraph clearly explains the main argument.

  • A entrada principal é à esquerda. — The main entrance is on the left.

  • Qual é a entrada principal do edifício? — What is the main entrance of the building?

  • Qual é a principal diferença entre os dois planos? — What is the main difference between the two plans?

  • Não deixes a ideia principal para o fim. — Don't leave the main idea for the end.

  • O nosso escritório principal mudou-se para uma rua mais sossegada. — Our main office moved to a quieter street.

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