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adjective

principal

1. Of the greatest importance; chief or primary

The main reason for the delay was traffic.

A razão principal do atraso foi o trânsito.

2. Largest or most important in size, extent, or degree

The main street of the town is very busy.

A rua principal da cidade é muito movimentada.

3. In general; on the whole

The main thing is to stay healthy.

O principal é manter-se saudável.

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General Brazilian

principal

Most common translation, used universally

Portugal

principal

Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese

in the main (em geral, principalmente)

main course (prato principal)

main street (rua principal)

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