base principal
1. The primary or central military installation from which operations are conducted
The army's main base is located in the strategic valley.
A base principal do exército está localizada no vale estratégico.
2. The headquarters or central location of an organization, company, or operation
Our company's main base is in New York, with satellite offices worldwide.
A base principal de nossa empresa fica em Nova York, com escritórios satélites em todo o mundo.
3. In sports, particularly baseball, the principal base or starting point
The runner sprinted toward the main base to avoid being tagged out.
O corredor correu em direção à base principal para evitar ser eliminado.
The term 'main base' is widely used in both American military and corporate contexts. In Brazil, 'base principal' is the standard translation and is commonly used in military discourse, particularly with the Brazilian Armed Forces (Forças Armadas Brasileiras). The term is also prevalent in sports discussions, especially baseball and football, reflecting the influence of American sports culture.
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